Status:
valid
Authors:
Walp.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 282 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089848
Common Names
- Senecio adenophyllus
- Woolly Groundsel
- Woolly Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio adenophyllus oblongifolia Wedd. [unknown]
- Senecio adenophyllus adenophyllus [unknown]
- Senecio adenophyllus stipulata Domke [unknown]
Description
Senecio adenophyllus (also called Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, green leaves. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio adenophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio adenophyllus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio adenophyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Senecio adenophyllus
Senecio adenophyllus is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and agricultural fields.
Senecio adenophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio adenophyllus?
Senecio adenophyllus
What is the common name of Senecio adenophyllus?
Woolly Groundsel
Where is Senecio adenophyllus native to?
South Africa
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,