Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piptocoma
ID:
120183

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 1: 87 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119512



Common Names

  • Piptocoma
  • Senecio Piptocoma
  • Senecio Piptocoma


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Description

Senecio piptocoma (also called Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio piptocoma is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils. It is also known to attract beneficial insects and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio piptocoma has yellow daisy-like flowers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio piptocoma is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Senecio piptocoma

Senecio piptocoma can be found in the high Andean regions of Bolivia and Peru.

Senecio piptocoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio piptocoma?

Senecio piptocoma

What is the natural habitat of Senecio piptocoma?

It is native to South America.

What are the uses of Senecio piptocoma?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,