Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hualtaranensis
ID:
126856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peten., Ariza & Del Vitto

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 23: 89 (1994).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126185



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Hualtaranensis
  • Senecio Hualtaranensis


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Description

Senecio hualtaranensis (also called Hualtaran Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky and dry habitats, and has a compact, branched habit. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hualtaranensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio hualtaranensis is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hualtaranensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Senecio hualtaranensis

Senecio hualtaranensis is found in the Hualtarán Valley of the Andes Mountains in Peru.

Senecio hualtaranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hualtaranensis?

Senecio hualtaranensis

What is the family of Senecio hualtaranensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Senecio hualtaranensis found?

Peru

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87229: Based on the initial data import
Luis Ariza Espinar (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ariza' in the authors string.
Elisa M. Petenatti (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peten.' in the authors string.
Luis A. Del Vitto (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Del Vitto' in the authors string.