Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retanensis
ID:
99983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 4(21): 100, fig. 10 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000099312



Common Names

  • Senecio Retanensis
  • Tall Ragwort
  • Ragwort


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Description

Senecio retanensis (also called Retana Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio retanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments, as an anti-inflammatory, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio retanensis is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio retanensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should have at least two sets of leaves. Place the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they have rooted. Once they have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Senecio retanensis

Senecio retanensis is native to Peru and can be found in the provinces of Cajamarca and La Libertad.

Senecio retanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio retanensis?

Senecio retanensis

What is the common name of Senecio retanensis?

Retanensis Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio retanensis?

Dry and semi-arid 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5596: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.