Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isernii
ID:
87161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile (1873) 499.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086490

Common Names

  • Senecio isernii
  • Isern's Ragwort
  • Isern's Groundsel

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Description

Senecio isernii (also called Isern's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, as well as in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio isernii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create natural fences or hedges. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio isernii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are initially green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio isernii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Senecio isernii

Senecio isernii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and can be found in rocky areas at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.

Senecio isernii FAQ

What are the common names of Senecio isernii?

Common names of Senecio isernii include Chilean firebush, Chilean firethorn, and Chilean fire tree.

What is the natural habitat of Senecio isernii?

Senecio isernii is native to Chile and Argentina and is commonly found in dry forests and scrublands.

What is the growth rate of Senecio isernii?

Senecio isernii has a moderate to fast growth rate.

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