Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pascoensis
ID:
17891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 566, fig. 8 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017220



Common Names

  • Pasco Senecio
  • Pasco Groundsel
  • Senecio pascoensis


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Description

Senecio pascoensis (also called Pasco Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and is covered in yellow flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pascoensis is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio pascoensis is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pascoensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they need a period of warm weather to germinate. Division is best done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in well-prepared soil.

Where to Find Senecio pascoensis

Senecio pascoensis is native to the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon. It can be found in meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Senecio pascoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pascoensis?

Senecio pascoensis

What type of plant is Senecio pascoensis?

Perennial herb

Where is Senecio pascoensis found?

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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