Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 15, Bot. n.° 75: 99, fig. 12 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115188
Common Names
- Brachythecium Laevifolium
- Laevifolium Moss
- Laevifolium Brachythecium
Description
Senecio ruiz-lealii (also called Ruiz-Leal's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Brachythecium laevifolium is used as a soil stabilizer and can help reduce erosion. It can also be used as a ground cover to help keep soil moist and reduce weeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio ruiz-lealii is a white, daisy-like bloom with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio ruiz-lealii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Senecio ruiz-lealii
Brachythecium laevifolium can be found in Europe.
Senecio ruiz-lealii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio ruiz-lealii?
Senecio ruiz-lealii
What is the natural habitat of Senecio ruiz-lealii?
It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
What are the common names of Senecio ruiz-lealii?
It is commonly known as the Andean ragwort or the Peruvian ragwort.
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,