Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1891: 45 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120882
Common Names
- Santelices' Groundsel
- Santelices Groundsel
- Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio crispus santelicis Reiche [unknown]
Description
Senecio santelicis (also called 'San Telmo Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio santelicis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover in dry areas, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senecio santelicis are small, yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio santelicis is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated in spring or autumn and should be planted in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Senecio santelicis
Senecio santelicis can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Senecio santelicis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio santelicis?
Senecio santelicis
What are the common names of Senecio santelicis?
Groundsel and Senecio Santelicis
What is the habitat of Senecio santelicis?
It is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas
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,