Senecio smithii
Magellan Ragwort
Also known as: Brachypappus smithii (DC.) Sch.Bip. +5 more
- Brachypappus smithii (DC.) Sch.Bip.
- Cineraria gigantea Sm.
- Cineraria hypoleuca Sieber
- Cineraria leucantha Banks & Sol. ex Walp.
- Cineraria leucanthema Banks & Sol. ex Hook.fil.
- Senecio punctarenicus E.H.L.Krause
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Senecio smithii (commonly known as Magellan Ragwort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain