Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gamolepis
ID:
34050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 18(89): 222 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033379



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Groundsel
  • Ragwort


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Description

Senecio gamolepis (also called Balsam Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio gamolepis is a plant native to South America. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible. The plant is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio gamolepis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio gamolepis is an annual herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Senecio gamolepis

Senecio gamolepis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Senecio gamolepis FAQ

What is the growth habit of Senecio gamolepis?

Senecio gamolepis is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

What is the native range of Senecio gamolepis?

Senecio gamolepis is native to South Africa.

What is the optimal soil type for Senecio gamolepis?

Senecio gamolepis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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,