Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tacorensis
ID:
26489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 10: 38, tab. 1B (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025818



Common Names

  • Senecio tacorensis
  • Tacorensis Ragwort
  • Tacorensis Groundsel


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Description

Senecio tacorensis (also called Tacora ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Peru. It grows in dry, open areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio tacorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio tacorensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio tacorensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Senecio tacorensis

Senecio tacorensis is found in Mexico.

Senecio tacorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio tacorensis?

Senecio tacorensis

What is the common name of Senecio tacorensis?

Tacoran Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio tacorensis?

It is found in the highlands of Mexico and Guatemala

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,