Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tucumanensis
ID:
24704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 4(21): 109, fig. 13 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024033



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Ragwort
  • Groundsel


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Description

Senecio tucumanensis (also called 'Tucuman Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows in sandy soils, often in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio tucumanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio tucumanensis is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio tucumanensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Senecio tucumanensis

Senecio tucumanensis is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Senecio tucumanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio tucumanensis?

Senecio tucumanensis

What is the common name of Senecio tucumanensis?

Tucuman Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio tucumanensis?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed 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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