Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 11: 55, fig. 6 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085989
Common Names
- Tilcara Groundsel
- Tilcara Ragwort
- Senecio Tilcarensis
Description
Senecio tilcarensis (also called Tilcara Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flowers are yellow and clustered in a head. It is found in dry, open woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio tilcarensis is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio tilcarensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio tilcarensis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio tilcarensis
Senecio tilcarensis is native to South America and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates. It is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Senecio tilcarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio tilcarensis?
Senecio tilcarensis
What is the common name of Senecio tilcarensis?
Tilcarensis Senecio
Where is Senecio tilcarensis found?
Senecio tilcarensis is found in the Mediterranean region.
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,