Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deformis
ID:
122635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Leopoldina 24: 125 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121964



Common Names

  • Senecio Deformis
  • Crowfoot Groundsel
  • Curly Groundsel


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Description

Senecio deformis (also called 'Crowfoot Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and a short stem. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio deformis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio deformis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow disc and yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a yellow flower bud.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio deformis is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio deformis

Senecio deformis is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

Senecio deformis FAQ

What is Senecio deformis?

Senecio deformis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family native to Europe.

Where does Senecio deformis grow?

Senecio deformis grows in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

What does Senecio deformis look like?

Senecio deformis has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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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