Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 9, Bot. n.° 45: 202, fig. 5 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131953
Common Names
- Kunturinus Senecio
- Senecio Kunturinus
- Kunturinus Groundsel
Description
Senecio kunturinus (also called 'Kunturin Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio kunturinus is a plant that is used in landscaping and gardening. It is a low-growing plant that has attractive yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a ground cover. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio kunturinus is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are deeply lobed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio kunturinus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a seedbed.
Where to Find Senecio kunturinus
Senecio kunturinus can be found in South America, primarily in Peru and Bolivia.
Senecio kunturinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio kunturinus?
Senecio kunturinus
What is the family of Senecio kunturinus?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Senecio kunturinus?
Bolivia
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,