Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(16): 140 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080725
Common Names
- Hamamelidifolius Senecio
- Witch's Broom
- Cinnamon Daisy
Description
Senecio hamamelidifolius (also called Senecio serpens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio hamamelidifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio hamamelidifolius is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio hamamelidifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Senecio hamamelidifolius
Senecio hamamelidifolius is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Senecio hamamelidifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio hamamelidifolius?
Senecio hamamelidifolius
What type of plant is Senecio hamamelidifolius?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Senecio hamamelidifolius found?
It is found in South Africa
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,