Senecio barbatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbatus
ID:
34759
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 406 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034088
Common Names
- Senecio barbatus
- Barbed Senecio
- Barbed Groundsel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Senecio thyrsoideus G.Don [unknown]
- Senecio thyrsoideus DC. [unknown]
Description
Senecio barbatus (also called Bearded Senecio, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open, dry areas, often on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio barbatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio barbatus is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with purple-tipped petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio barbatus is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Senecio barbatus
Senecio barbatus can be found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Senecio barbatus FAQ
What type of plant is Senecio barbatus?
Senecio barbatus is a perennial herb.
Where is Senecio barbatus found?
Senecio barbatus is found in the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Senecio barbatus?
Senecio barbatus is a low-growing, herbaceous plant that typically grows to 1-2 feet in height.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132954: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.