Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
funckii
ID:
24636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023965



Common Names

  • Senecio Funckii
  • Funck's Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio funckii (also called Funck's Senecio, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio funckii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover, and as a cut flower. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio funckii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio funckii is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio funckii

Senecio funckii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.

Senecio funckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio funckii?

Senecio funckii

What is the common name of Senecio funckii?

Funck's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio funckii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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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