Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamersleyensis
ID:
87662

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 21: 72 (60, 74; figs. 16g, 22 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086991



Common Names

  • Hamersley's Senecio
  • Hamersley's Groundsel
  • Senecio Hamersleyensis


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Description

Senecio hamersleyensis (also called Hamersley's Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins and small yellow flower heads. Native to Australia, it is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hamersleyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio hamersleyensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hamersleyensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio hamersleyensis

Senecio hamersleyensis can be found in Australia, primarily in Western Australia.

Senecio hamersleyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hamersleyensis?

Senecio hamersleyensis

What is the common name of Senecio hamersleyensis?

Hamersley's Ragwort

Where is Senecio hamersleyensis native to?

Western Australia

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-43370: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.