Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punae
ID:
123749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 13(56): 16, fig. 4 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123078



Common Names

  • Senecio Punae
  • Puna Groundsel
  • Puna Ragwort


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Description

Senecio punae (also called Puna Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru, and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio punae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio punae has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and have a tuft of white hairs attached to them. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio punae is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, though this is more difficult and may take longer to establish.

Where to Find Senecio punae

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

Senecio punae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio punae?

Senecio punae

What is the common name of Senecio punae?

Puna ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio punae?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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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