Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnosulus
ID:
115419

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kirk) C.J.Webb

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 26(3): 481 (1988): (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114748



Common Names

  • Carnosulus Senecio
  • Senecio carnosulus
  • Carnosulus Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio lautus alpha Cheeseman [deprecated]
  • Senecio lautus carnosulus Kirk [unknown]

Description

Senecio carnosulus (also called Wooly Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in sunny areas in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio carnosulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems. It is also used as a food source and for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio carnosulus has yellow flowers with a maroon center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio carnosulus is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Senecio carnosulus

Senecio carnosulus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is often grown in gardens and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Senecio carnosulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio carnosulus?

Senecio carnosulus

What are the common names of Senecio carnosulus?

Woolly Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio carnosulus?

It is native to South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76230: Based on the initial data import
Colin James Webb (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Webb' in the authors string.
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.