Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 11: 57, fig. 7 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063605
Common Names
- Senecio yalae
- Yalae Senecio
- Yalae Groundsel
Description
Senecio yalae (also called 'Yala Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio yalae is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also used as an insect repellent and to reduce inflammation. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio yalae has small yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio yalae is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Senecio yalae
Senecio yalae is native to the Yungas ecoregion of Bolivia and Argentina. It is found in the wild in the departments of La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, and Chuquisaca.
Senecio yalae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio yalae?
Senecio yalae
What type of plant is Senecio yalae?
Senecio yalae is a herb
Where is Senecio yalae found?
Senecio yalae is found in Mexico
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,