Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 1: 97, fig. 3 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093278
Common Names
- Senecio famatinensis
- Senecio
- Famatinensis
Description
Senecio famatinensis (also called Famatina groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Argentina. It has a clump of hairy, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flower heads. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio famatinensis is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has yellow flowers and is known for its ability to attract bees and other beneficial insects, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senecio famatinensis are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio famatinensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Senecio famatinensis
Senecio famatinensis can be found in the Andes Mountains, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Senecio famatinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio famatinensis?
Senecio famatinensis
What is the common name of Senecio famatinensis?
Famatina Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio famatinensis?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides
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,