Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santiagoensis
ID:
5129

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.K.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004458



Common Names

  • Senecio santiagoensis
  • Senecio
  • Santiagoensis


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Description

Senecio santiagoensis (also called Santiago Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South America and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio santiagoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio santiagoensis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio santiagoensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Senecio santiagoensis

Senecio santiagoensis is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Senecio santiagoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio santiagoensis?

Senecio santiagoensis

What is the common name of Senecio santiagoensis?

Santiago groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio santiagoensis?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Canary Islands

What is the flowering season of Senecio santiagoensis?

Spring

What is the average height of Senecio santiagoensis?

Up to 30 cm

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,