Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflorus
ID:
120417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kadereit) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 182 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119746



Common Names

  • Short-flowered Ragwort
  • Short-flowered Groundsel
  • Senecio breviflorus


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Description

Senecio breviflorus (also called Short-flowered Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sunny areas and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio breviflorus has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. Additionally, it is used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio breviflorus is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio breviflorus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year for the seedlings to become established. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant.

Where to Find Senecio breviflorus

Senecio breviflorus is native to the southwestern United States. It is found in dry, sandy soils and can be identified by its small, yellow flowers.

Senecio breviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio breviflorus?

Senecio breviflorus

What is the common name of Senecio breviflorus?

Short-flowered Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio breviflorus?

Senecio breviflorus is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas of Europe and the Mediterranean region.

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-81029: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Joachim Walter Kadereit (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadereit' in the authors string.