Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27, n.° 2: 69 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026703
Common Names
- Saxipunae Senecio
- Senecio Saxipunae
- Saxipunae Senecio
Description
Senecio saxipunae (also called rock groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of California and Oregon, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio saxipunae is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio saxipunae has yellow daisy-like flowers, with a single row of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong-shaped with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio saxipunae is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Senecio saxipunae
Senecio saxipunae is native to South America and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas.
Senecio saxipunae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio saxipunae?
Senecio saxipunae
What is the common name of Senecio saxipunae?
Rocky Mountain Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio saxipunae?
Senecio saxipunae is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats at high elevations.
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,