Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hochstetteri
ID:
31758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1(2): 435. 1848 [26 Feb 1848]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031087



Common Names

  • Senecio Hochstetteri
  • Hochstetter's Senecio
  • Hochstetter's Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio rusisiensis R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Senecio polygonoides Muschl. [unknown]
  • Senecio tshitirungensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Senecio hochstetteri hochstetteri [unknown]
  • Senecio hochstetteri radiatus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Senecio chlorocephalus Muschl. [unknown]
  • Senecio lugardiae Bullock [unknown]
  • Senecio tongoensis De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Senecio hochstetteri (also called Hochstetter's Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hochstetteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio hochstetteri has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hochstetteri is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings, and requires little maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Senecio hochstetteri

Senecio hochstetteri is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island and the South Island.

Senecio hochstetteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hochstetteri?

Senecio hochstetteri

What is the common name of Senecio hochstetteri?

Hochstetter's ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio hochstetteri?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Senecio genus

Senecio niveoaureus, Senecio humifusus, Senecio barbarae, Senecio longicollaris, Senecio laricifolius, Senecio queenslandicus, Senecio fremontii, Senecio paucijugus, Senecio abruptus, Senecio productus, Senecio katangensis, Senecio pseudoformosus, Senecio formosissimus, Senecio rauranus, Senecio megaphylla, Senecio subdentatus, Senecio ruwenzoriensis, Senecio expansus, Senecio dolichocephalus, Senecio littoreus, Senecio diodon, Senecio usgorensis, Senecio glanduloso-lanosus, Senecio goldmanii, Senecio cedrorum, Senecio caloneotes, Senecio hansweberi, Senecio altoandinus, Senecio subauritus, Senecio gardneri, Senecio verbascifolius, Senecio tarokoensis, Senecio latiflorus, Senecio dilungensis, Senecio tenuicaulis, Senecio aridus, Senecio surinamensis, Senecio kotschyanus, Senecio pirottae, Senecio propinquus, Senecio murinus, Senecio maeviae, Senecio decipiens, Senecio papillosus, Senecio otuscensis, Senecio hewrensis, Senecio candidans, Senecio sheldonensis, Senecio telmateius, Senecio digitalifolius,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245538-1: Based on the initial data import