Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loayzanus
ID:
8736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 2(4): 19 (-20), fig (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008065



Common Names

  • Loayzanus Senecio
  • Loayzanus Groundsel
  • Loayzanus Ragwort


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Description

Senecio loayzanus (also called Loayza's Senecio, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is often found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio loayzanus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio loayzanus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio loayzanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and foliage. Plant the divisions in the desired location and keep the soil moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Senecio loayzanus

Senecio loayzanus can be found in South America.

Senecio loayzanus FAQ

What are the common names of Senecio loayzanus?

Common names of Senecio loayzanus include Loaysa's ragwort and Loaysa's groundsel.

What type of plant is Senecio loayzanus?

Senecio loayzanus is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where does Senecio loayzanus grow?

Senecio loayzanus is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

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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