Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senecioides
ID:
131645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 28 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130974



Common Names

  • Leucheria senecioides
  • Senecio-like Leucheria
  • Senecio-like Daisy


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Description

Leucheria senecioides (also called Senecio-leaved leucheria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem with small, yellow flowers and can be found in dry, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria senecioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant in flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucheria senecioides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria senecioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or summer. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from the plant in the spring or summer and plant it in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Leucheria senecioides prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Leucheria senecioides

Leucheria senecioides is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found growing in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and scrublands.

Leucheria senecioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria senecioides?

Leucheria senecioides

What are the common names of Leucheria senecioides?

Senecio-like Daisy, Senecio-like Daisybush

What is the natural habitat of Leucheria senecioides?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Leucheria genus

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-91855: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.