Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
larecajensis
ID:
29845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 10: 32, tab. 1A (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029174



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Larecaja Senecio
  • Larecaja Ragwort


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Description

Senecio larecajensis (also called 'Larecaja Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio larecajensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio larecajensis has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio larecajensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Senecio larecajensis

Senecio larecajensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Loja, Zamora-Chinchipe, and El Oro.

Senecio larecajensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio larecajensis?

Senecio larecajensis

What is the common name of Senecio larecajensis?

Larecaja Senecio

Where is Senecio larecajensis found?

Senecio larecajensis is found in the Andes of Peru and 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,

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