Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
gcc
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 197 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082855
Common Names
- Delbes' Senecio
- Delbes' Groundsel
- Delbes' Ragwort
Description
Senecio delbesianus (also called Delbesianus Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate in shape, and serrate along the margins. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio delbesianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio delbesianus is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio delbesianus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, and they should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted. It is important to water the plants regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Senecio delbesianus
Senecio delbesianus is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Senecio delbesianus FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Senecio delbesianus?
Senecio delbesianus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of Central America, where it is found in the Andes and Sierra Madre Occidental.
What is the scientific classification of Senecio delbesianus?
Senecio delbesianus is classified as a species in the genus Senecio, in the family Asteraceae.
What are the uses of Senecio delbesianus?
Senecio delbesianus is used in traditional medicine as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant.
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,