Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
illapelinus
ID:
71101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 153 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070430



Common Names

  • Senecio illapelinus
  • Illapel Groundsel
  • Illapel Ragwort


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Description

Senecio illapelinus (also called 'Mountain Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, upright stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio illapelinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio illapelinus has small yellow flowers with a long, thin center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio illapelinus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is best to water it regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Senecio illapelinus

Senecio illapelinus is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Senecio illapelinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio illapelinus?

Senecio illapelinus

What is the common name of Senecio illapelinus?

Unknown

What type of plant is Senecio illapelinus?

Herb

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,

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