Senecio torrehuasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torrehuasensis
ID:
135322
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 3: 267 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134651
Common Names
- Torrehuas Senecio
- Torrehuas Groundsel
- Torrehuas Ragwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio torrehuasensis (also called Senecio torrehuasensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and leaves, and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio torrehuasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio torrehuasensis is a small yellow flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio torrehuasensis is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Senecio torrehuasensis
Senecio torrehuasensis is native to Chile and can be found in shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Senecio torrehuasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio torrehuasensis?
Senecio torrehuasensis
What type of plant is Senecio torrehuasensis?
Herb
Where is Senecio torrehuasensis native to?
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,
References
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234139-2: Based on the initial data import