Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts , ser. 2, 33: 240 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092636
Common Names
- Senecio amplectens
- Clasping Groundsel
- Clasping Senecio
Synonyms
- Senecio pagosanus A.Heller [unknown]
- Ligularia amplectens amplectens [unknown]
- Senecio amplectens amplectens [unknown]
- Ligularia amplectens (A.Gray) W.A.Weber [unknown]
Description
Senecio amplectens (also called Bordered Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of South America. It has a hairy stem and its leaves are ovate and serrated. It grows in moist and sunny areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio amplectens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio amplectens var. holmii (Greene) H.D.Harr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio amplectens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio amplectens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Senecio amplectens
Senecio amplectens can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Senecio amplectens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio amplectens?
Senecio amplectens
What is the natural habitat of Senecio amplectens?
Grasslands and meadows in the Mediterranean region
What is the blooming season of Senecio amplectens?
April to June
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,