Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elquiensis
ID:
133597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 15: 416, fig. 152 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132926

Common Names

  • Senecio elquiensis
  • Elqui Ragwort
  • Elqui Groundsel

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Description

Senecio elquiensis (also called Elqui Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio elquiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio elquiensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center disk. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio elquiensis is a perennial plant that is best cultivated in full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio elquiensis

Senecio elquiensis is found in the Andes mountains in South America.

Senecio elquiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio elquiensis?

Senecio elquiensis

What is the common name of Senecio elquiensis?

Senecio elquiensis

Where is Senecio elquiensis found?

Senecio elquiensis is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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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