Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puna-sessilis
ID:
26688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27, n.° 2: 65 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026017



Common Names

  • Senecio puna-sessilis
  • Puna Groundsel
  • Puna Ragwort


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Description

Senecio puna-sessilis (also called Puna groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio puna-sessilis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has been used as a medicinal plant and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio puna-sessilis is yellow and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio puna-sessilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, but it does best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall and then transplant the seedlings in the spring.

Where to Find Senecio puna-sessilis

Senecio puna-sessilis is native to the high-altitude regions of the Andes Mountains in South America.

Senecio puna-sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio puna-sessilis?

Senecio puna-sessilis

What is the family of Senecio puna-sessilis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio puna-sessilis?

Puna groundsel

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-125135: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.