Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keshua
ID:
31008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 10: 12. 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030337



Common Names

  • Senecio keshua
  • Senecio
  • Keshua


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Description

Senecio keshua (also called Keshua Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in open areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio keshua is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio keshua is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio keshua is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Africa. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in early spring and late summer.

Where to Find Senecio keshua

Senecio keshua is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal. It can be found in moist, grassy areas, typically in areas with rocky soils.

Senecio keshua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio keshua?

Senecio keshua

What is the family of Senecio keshua?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Senecio keshua?

Dry open places

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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