Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
promatensis
ID:
130961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matzenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Comun. Mus. Ciênc. PUCRS, Sér. Bot. 2(1): 4 (1996).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130290



Common Names

  • Senecio promatensis
  • Promatensis Senecio
  • Promatensis Ragwort


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Description

Senecio promatensis (also called Promatensis' Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry meadows and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio promatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio promatensis flower is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio promatensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Senecio promatensis

Senecio promatensis is native to the mountains of central Chile.

Senecio promatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio promatensis?

Senecio promatensis

What is the family of Senecio promatensis?

Asteraceae

What is the type of Senecio promatensis?

Perennial

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-9119: Based on the initial data import
Nélson Ivo Matzenbacher (d.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matzenb.' in the authors string.