Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressicola
ID:
93207

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 21: 64 (60, 66-67; figs. 16d, (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092536



Common Names

  • Senecio Depressicola
  • Depressed Groundsel
  • Depressed Senecio


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Description

Senecio depressicola (also called Depressed Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in high altitude grasslands and rocky areas, and has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio depressicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio depressicola is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio depressicola can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Senecio depressicola

Senecio depressicola is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Senecio depressicola FAQ

What type of plant is Senecio depressicola?

Senecio depressicola is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Senecio depressicola native to?

Senecio depressicola is native to western North America.

What is the habitat of Senecio depressicola?

Senecio depressicola typically grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and rocky slopes.

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-48776: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.