Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamamelifolius
ID:
124608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (folio ed.) 4: 140-141 1820 [1818]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123937



Common Names

  • Willow Ragwort
  • Hamamelis-leaved Ragwort
  • Bastard Toadflax


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Description

Senecio hamamelifolius (also called 'Witch's Broom', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hamamelifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio hamamelifolius has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hamamelifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Senecio hamamelifolius

Senecio hamamelifolius is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas.

Senecio hamamelifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hamamelifolius?

Senecio hamamelifolius

What type of plant is Senecio hamamelifolius?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Senecio hamamelifolius found?

South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8506: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.