Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilquensis
ID:
133803

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Index, 2: p. vi (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133132



Common Names

  • Senecio Pilquensis
  • Pilquen Groundsel
  • Pilquen Ragwort


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Description

Senecio pilquensis (also called Pilquen Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem with small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pilquensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio pilquensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pilquensis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Senecio pilquensis

Senecio pilquensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Senecio pilquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pilquensis?

Senecio pilquensis

What is the common name of Senecio pilquensis?

Pilque groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio pilquensis?

It is native to Argentina and 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,

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