Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potosianus
ID:
84069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturf. Ges. Halle 15: 331 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083398



Common Names

  • Potosi Senecio
  • Potosi Groundsel
  • Potosi Ragwort


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Description

Senecio potosianus (also called Potosi Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western Himalayas. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a white-hairy surface. It grows in grasslands, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio potosianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio potosianus is yellow in color and daisy-like in shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio potosianus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Senecio potosianus

Senecio potosianus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Senecio potosianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio potosianus?

Senecio potosianus

What is the common name of Senecio potosianus?

Potosi Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio potosianus?

Senecio potosianus is native to South America, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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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