Senecio hypsiandinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypsiandinus
ID:
10260
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 12: 189 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009589
Common Names
- Hypsiandinus Senecio
- Hypsiandinus Ragwort
- Hypsiandinus Groundsel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio hypsiandinus (also called High-altitude Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio hypsiandinus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio hypsiandinus is a yellow-green color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio hypsiandinus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in situ in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Senecio hypsiandinus
Senecio hypsiandinus can be found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Senecio hypsiandinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio hypsiandinus?
Senecio hypsiandinus
What is the natural habitat of Senecio hypsiandinus?
It is found in the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores.
What is the flowering period of Senecio hypsiandinus?
It flowers from April to June.
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:233277-2: Based on the initial data import