Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lopezii
ID:
125902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 60 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125231



Common Names

  • Lopez's Groundsel
  • Lopez's Senecio
  • Senecio Lopezii


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Synonyms

  • Senecio grandiflorus Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]

Description

Senecio lopezii (also called 'Lopez's Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and long, thin stems. It typically grows in rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lopezii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio lopezii has small yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lopezii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Senecio lopezii

Senecio lopezii is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.

Senecio lopezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lopezii?

Senecio lopezii

What type of plant is Senecio lopezii?

Senecio lopezii is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Senecio lopezii found?

Senecio lopezii is found in Chile.

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-86313: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.