Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocaulos
ID:
132343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 88: 266 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131672



Common Names

  • Senecio leptocaulos
  • Leptocaul Senecio
  • Leptocaul Daisy


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Description

Senecio leptocaulos (also called Slenderstem Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio leptocaulos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio leptocaulos is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio leptocaulos is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senecio leptocaulos

Senecio leptocaulos is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Andes mountains in South America, where it is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Senecio leptocaulos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio leptocaulos?

Senecio leptocaulos

What is the common name of Senecio leptocaulos?

Slenderstem Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio leptocaulos?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland 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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