Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farinifer
ID:
139610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 331 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138939



Common Names

  • Farinifer Senecio
  • Mealy Ragwort
  • Farinifer Groundsel


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Description

Senecio farinifer (also called Mealy Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Asteraceae. It has a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio farinifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio farinifer is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio farinifer is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in late winter or early spring. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. It is best to divide the plant when it is actively growing.

Where to Find Senecio farinifer

Senecio farinifer can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the Iberian Peninsula.

Senecio farinifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio farinifer?

Senecio farinifer

What is the common name of Senecio farinifer?

Mealy Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio farinifer?

Asteraceae

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-99560: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.