Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zapahuirensis
ID:
93110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martic. & Quezada

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Biol. Concepcion 51(1): 149 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092439

Common Names

  • Senecio Zapahuirensis
  • Senecio de Zapahuira
  • Senecio de Montaña

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Description

Senecio zapahuirensis (also called Zapahuirense Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open areas, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio zapahuirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio zapahuirensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of finely divided leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio zapahuirensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio zapahuirensis

Senecio zapahuirensis is native to South America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.

Senecio zapahuirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio zapahuirensis?

Senecio zapahuirensis

What is the family of Senecio zapahuirensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio zapahuirensis?

Zapahuir Senecio

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-48681: Based on the initial data import
Clodomiro Fidel Segundo Marticorena (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martic.' in the authors string.
Max Quezada (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quezada' in the authors string.