Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 385 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071455
Common Names
- Senecio affinis
- Affinis Groundsel
- Affinis Senecio
Synonyms
- Hertia natalensis O.Hoffm. ex Kuntze [unknown]
- Senecio albanensis pseudodecurrens Thell. [unknown]
- Senecio paucicephalus R.A.Dyer [unknown]
- Senecio albanensis leiophyllus Harv. [unknown]
- Hertia natalensis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Senecio affinis (also called Affinis Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio affinis is an ornamental plant that is often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and flowers have been used to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio affinis is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio affinis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a cold frame. The plants can be planted out in the summer.
Where to Find Senecio affinis
Senecio affinis is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in the wild in France, Italy, and Spain.
Senecio affinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio affinis?
Senecio affinis
What type of plant is Senecio affinis?
A flowering plant
Where is Senecio affinis native to?
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,