Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
propinquus
ID:
3556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 15: 406. 1953

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002885

Common Names

  • Senecio propinquus
  • Proximate Senecio
  • Senecio Proximate

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Description

Senecio propinquus (also called Proximate ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry grasslands and is found at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio propinquus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio propinquus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio propinquus is a perennial herb native to the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division of the root system in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Senecio propinquus

Senecio propinquus can be found in the alpine and subalpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains and Cascade Range in North America.

Senecio propinquus FAQ

What are the common names of Senecio propinquus?

Senecio propinquus is commonly known as the Proximate Groundsel.

What is the growth habit of Senecio propinquus?

Senecio propinquus is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter.

What is the native range of Senecio propinquus?

Senecio propinquus is native to South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-102786: Based on the initial data import
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.