Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruiz-lealii
ID:
115859

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


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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.

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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,

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