Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatopetiolatus
ID:
1332072

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Calvo, E.Freire & Sklenář

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 243(2): 177 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344526





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Description

Senecio alatopetiolatus (also called High-Stalked Senecio, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to South Africa. It has green foliage and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio alatopetiolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio alatopetiolatus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio alatopetiolatus is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio alatopetiolatus

Senecio alatopetiolatus is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.

Senecio alatopetiolatus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Senecio alatopetiolatus?

Senecio alatopetiolatus is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the preferred soil conditions for Senecio alatopetiolatus?

Senecio alatopetiolatus prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Senecio alatopetiolatus?

Senecio alatopetiolatus prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

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,

References

Petr Sklenář (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sklenář' in the authors string.
Joel Calvo Casas (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Calvo' in the authors string.
Efraín Freire (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Freire' in the authors string.