Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puchi
ID:
105849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1891: 45 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000105178



Common Names

  • Puchi Senecio
  • Senecio puchi
  • Puchi


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Description

Senecio puchi (also called Puchi Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio puchi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio puchi is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio puchi is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.

Where to Find Senecio puchi

Senecio puchi can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Senecio puchi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio puchi?

Senecio puchi

What are the common names of Senecio puchi?

Common names of Senecio puchi include Puchi daisy and Puchi aster

Where does Senecio puchi grow?

Senecio puchi grows in tropical and subtropical regions of 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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