Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellis
ID:
130948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 369 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130277



Common Names

  • Senecio bellis
  • Daisy Senecio
  • Daisy Ragwort


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Description

Senecio bellis (also called 'Daisy Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio bellis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio bellis flower is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio bellis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Senecio bellis

Senecio bellis is native to the Canary Islands.

Senecio bellis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio bellis?

Senecio bellis

What is the family of Senecio bellis?

Asteraceae

What is the type of Senecio bellis?

Annual

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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