Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grindeliifolius
ID:
120050

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 416 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119379



Common Names

  • Senecio Grindeliifolius
  • Grindeliifolius Senecio
  • Senecio Grindeliifolius L


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Description

Senecio grindeliifolius (also called Grindel's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a single stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and its fruits are small and black. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio grindeliifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio grindeliifolius has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio grindeliifolius is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Senecio grindeliifolius

Senecio grindeliifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Senecio grindeliifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio grindeliifolius?

Senecio grindeliifolius

What is the common name of Senecio grindeliifolius?

Grindel's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio grindeliifolius?

It is native to Europe and grows in moist, grassy 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,