Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 395 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093929
Common Names
- Senecio
- Foeniculoides
- Dune Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio abrotanoides E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
- Senecio bipinnatus DC. [unknown]
- Senecio pinnatifidus DC. [unknown]
Description
Senecio foeniculoides (also called Dune Groundsel, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in sandy dunes and coastal grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio foeniculoides is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio foeniculoides is yellow in color and has a daisy-like appearance. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio foeniculoides is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Senecio foeniculoides
Senecio foeniculoides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Senecio foeniculoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio foeniculoides?
Senecio foeniculoides
What is the common name of Senecio foeniculoides?
Fennel-leaved groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio foeniculoides?
Senecio foeniculoides is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
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,