Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
larahuinensis
ID:
41998

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Beltrán & A.Galán

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 56(1): 168 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041327



Common Names

  • Larahuinensis Senecio
  • Larahuinensis's Senecio
  • Larahuinensis's Mountain Ragwort


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Description

Senecio larahuinensis (also called Larahuin Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Chile. It grows in open areas and is characterized by its yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio larahuinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio larahuinensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio larahuinensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Senecio larahuinensis

Senecio larahuinensis is native to the Andes mountains of Peru and Ecuador.

Senecio larahuinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio larahuinensis?

Senecio larahuinensis

What is the natural habitat of Senecio larahuinensis?

It is native to the high-altitude grasslands of the Andes Mountains

What are the characteristics of Senecio larahuinensis?

It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-139967: Based on the initial data import
Hamilton Beltrán Santiago (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Beltrán' in the authors string.
Antonio Galán de Mera (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Galán' in the authors string.