Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zapalae
ID:
23667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 4(21): 111, fig. 14 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022996



Common Names

  • Zapala Ragwort
  • Senecio zapalae
  • Ragwort


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Description

Senecio zapalae (also called Zapala ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Argentina, and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio zapalae is a perennial herb that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio zapalae is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio zapalae is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Mexico and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed sown in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat moss and kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio zapalae

Senecio zapalae can be found in the mountains of central and southern Mexico.

Senecio zapalae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio zapalae?

Senecio zapalae

What is the common name of Senecio zapalae?

Zapala Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio zapalae?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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