Status:
valid
Authors:
Bang.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sc. Acad. Petersb. 5: 97. 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061035
Common Names
- Adamant Senecio
- Senecio
- Senecio Adamantinus
Description
Senecio adamantinus (also called adamant groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Canary Islands. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has oblong to lanceolate leaves that are covered in soft, white hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio adamantinus is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio adamantinus var. integrifolius Baker
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio adamantinus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio adamantinus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or outdoors in a sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Senecio adamantinus
Senecio adamantinus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Senecio adamantinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio adamantinus?
Senecio adamantinus
What is the growth habit of Senecio adamantinus?
It is an annual or biennial herb.
What are the natural habitats of Senecio adamantinus?
It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.
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,