Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 229, in obs. (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027435
Common Names
- Senecio brachyantherus
- Brachyantherus Senecio
- Brachyantherus's Senecio
Description
Senecio brachyantherus (also called Short-anthered Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, rocky soils and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio brachyantherus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio brachyantherus is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio brachyantherus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Senecio brachyantherus
Senecio brachyantherus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Senecio brachyantherus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio brachyantherus?
Senecio brachyantherus
What are the common names of Senecio brachyantherus?
Short-Anthered Groundsel, Short-Anthered Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio brachyantherus?
Senecio brachyantherus is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
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,