Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 896 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082455
Common Names
- Immixtus Groundsel
- Mountain Groundsel
- Senecio Immixtus
Description
Senecio immixtus (also called white-flowered groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem that grows up to 30 cm tall, and is topped with a single white flower. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio immixtus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio immixtus has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio immixtus is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller pieces, making sure each piece has a good root system. Replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Senecio immixtus
Senecio immixtus is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Senecio immixtus FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Senecio immixtus?
Senecio immixtus is commonly found in dry, open woodlands and prairies in North America.
What is the ideal soil type for Senecio immixtus?
Senecio immixtus prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
How often should Senecio immixtus be watered?
Senecio immixtus should be watered once a week during the growing season and once a month during the winter.
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,