Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
claussenii
ID:
121317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) , sér. 4, 1: 181 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120646



Common Names

  • Claussenii Senecio
  • Senecio Claussenii
  • Claussenii Senecio


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Description

Senecio claussenii (also called Claussen's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers with a yellow center and can grow up to 40 cm tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and can be found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio claussenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio claussenii is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is a small, brown, flattened disk. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio claussenii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Senecio claussenii

Senecio claussenii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in areas with high elevations and moist soils.

Senecio claussenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio claussenii?

Senecio claussenii

What is the common name of Senecio claussenii?

Claussen's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio claussenii?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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-81898: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.