Senecio lanosissimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanosissimus
ID:
39491
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 1: 102, fig. 4 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038820
Common Names
- Senecio lanosissimus
- Woolly Groundsel
- Woolly Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio lanosissimus (also called Woolly Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, erect stems and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lanosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio lanosissimus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio lanosissimus is a low-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Senecio lanosissimus
Senecio lanosissimus is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Senecio lanosissimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lanosissimus?
Senecio lanosissimus
What is the common name of Senecio lanosissimus?
Woolly Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio lanosissimus?
Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes
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-137534: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.