Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraguariensis
ID:
59346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ostenia 324. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058675



Common Names

  • Paraguariensis Senecio
  • Senecio paraguariensis
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio paraguariensis (also called 'Paraguayan ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a single stem with opposite, lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers with five petals. It grows in moist soils, open woods, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio paraguariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio paraguariensis has yellow flowers, each with a single seed. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio paraguariensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio paraguariensis

Senecio paraguariensis can be found in Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina.

Senecio paraguariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio paraguariensis?

Senecio paraguariensis

What is the common name of Senecio paraguariensis?

Paraguayan ragwort

What is the family of Senecio paraguariensis?

Asteraceae

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-15782: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.