Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spegazzinii
ID:
139726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 1: 404, fig. 4 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139055



Common Names

  • Spegazzini's Ragwort
  • Spegazzini's Groundsel
  • Spegazzini's Senecio


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Description

Senecio spegazzinii (also called 'Spegazzini's Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It is found in rocky slopes, growing up to 20 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio spegazzinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders, skin conditions, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio spegazzinii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio spegazzinii is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Senecio spegazzinii

Senecio spegazzinii is native to South America and is commonly found in open, dry habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Senecio spegazzinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio spegazzinii?

Senecio spegazzinii

What type of plant is Senecio spegazzinii?

Perennial herb

Where is Senecio spegazzinii found?

South America

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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