Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vira-vira
ID:
39251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bol. Acad. Nac. Ci. 4: 354 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038580



Common Names

  • Vira-vira
  • Viravira
  • Vira Vira


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Synonyms

  • Senecio sericeus glabriusculus (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Senecio pinnatus achalensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Senecio sericeus pinnatifidus (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Senecio albicaulis glabriusculus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Senecio argentinus Baker [unknown]

Description

Senecio vira-vira (also called Vira-Vira Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vira-vira has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio vira-vira has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vira-vira is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.

Where to Find Senecio vira-vira

Senecio vira-vira is native to South America, particularly Chile, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Senecio vira-vira FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vira-vira?

Senecio vira-vira

What is the common name of Senecio vira-vira?

Vira-vira

What is the natural habitat of Senecio vira-vira?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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