Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuntzeanus
ID:
15788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 232 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015117



Common Names

  • Kuntze's Groundsel
  • Kuntzeanus Groundsel
  • Kuntze's Senecio


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Description

Senecio kuntzeanus (also called Kuntze's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and finely-divided leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in disturbed areas and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio kuntzeanus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio kuntzeanus is yellow and daisy-like with a dark center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, light green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio kuntzeanus is a perennial herbaceous 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 drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Senecio kuntzeanus

Senecio kuntzeanus is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Senecio kuntzeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio kuntzeanus?

Senecio kuntzeanus

What is the common name of Senecio kuntzeanus?

Kuntze's Groundsel

What is the family of Senecio kuntzeanus?

Asteraceae

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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