Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apensis
ID:
128647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 15: 243, fig. 28 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127976



Common Names

  • Apensis Groundsel
  • Common Groundsel
  • Garden Groundsel


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Description

Senecio apensis (also called Apennine Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and a solitary flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio apensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio apensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio apensis is a perennial herb that is propagated through seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Senecio apensis

Senecio apensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Senecio apensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio apensis?

Senecio apensis

What type of plant is Senecio apensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Senecio apensis native to?

South Africa

What is the growth habit of Senecio apensis?

Upright, clumping

What is the average height of Senecio apensis?

12-18 inches

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,

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