Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montevidensis
ID:
80450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 307 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079779

Common Names

  • Senecio montevidensis
  • Uruguayan Groundsel
  • Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Senecio cuspidatus cuspidatus [unknown]
  • Senecio argenteus argenteus [unknown]
  • Senecio chilensis Baker [unknown]
  • Senecio cuspidatus montevidensis (Spreng.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Senecio cuspidatus DC. [unknown]
  • Cineraria montevidensis Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Senecio montevidensis (also called Montevideo ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the grasslands of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils, often in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio montevidensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio linearifolius var. denticulatus I.Thomps.
Senecio linearifolius var. latifolius I.Thomps.
Senecio linearifolius var. intermedius I.Thomps.
Senecio linearifolius var. arachnoideus I.Thomps.
Senecio linearifolius var. macrodontus (DC.) I.Thomps.
Senecio linearifolius var. dangarensis Belcher ex I.Thomps.
Senecio linearifolius var. gariwerdensis I.Thomps.
Senecio linearifolius var. graniticola I.Thomps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio montevidensis flower is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio montevidensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio montevidensis

Senecio montevidensis is native to Uruguay.

Senecio montevidensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio montevidensis?

Senecio montevidensis

What is the family of Senecio montevidensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio montevidensis?

Uruguayan Groundsel

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,

References