Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 4: 303, fig. 95 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020124
Common Names
- Senecio Pampeanus
- Pampas Senecio
- Pampeanus Senecio
Synonyms
- Senecio pampeanus pampeanus [unknown]
Description
Senecio pampeanus (also called Pampas ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height, with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a grayish-green color. It is native to South America and is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pampeanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio pampeanus for. serratus Cabrera
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio pampeanus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two narrow, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio pampeanus is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Senecio pampeanus
Senecio pampeanus is native to South America. It can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Senecio pampeanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pampeanus?
Senecio pampeanus
What is the common name of Senecio pampeanus?
Pampas Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio pampeanus?
It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.
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,