Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selloi
ID:
68460

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 419 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067789



Common Names

  • Senecio selloi
  • Sello's Ragwort
  • Sello's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio selloi (also called Sello's Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a single stem with a rosette of basal leaves and a terminal spike of yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio selloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio selloi is yellow and daisy-like in shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio selloi is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio selloi

Senecio selloi can be found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Senecio selloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio selloi?

Senecio selloi

What is the common name of Senecio selloi?

Sello's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio selloi?

Dry, sandy soils in open pine woods, flatwoods, and scrubby 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,

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