Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. (n. s.) 10: 25 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086598
Common Names
- Diem's Groundsel
- Diem's Senecio
- Diem's Ragwort
Description
Senecio diemii (also called Diem's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio diemii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal teas for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Senecio diemii flower is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio diemii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Senecio diemii
Senecio diemii is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Senecio diemii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio diemii?
Senecio diemii
What is the natural habitat of Senecio diemii?
Senecio diemii is found in the Canary Islands.
What is the flowering period of Senecio diemii?
Senecio diemii typically flowers from April to June.
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,