Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lelyi
ID:
36819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1921: 382 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036148



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Lelyi
  • Senecio Lelyi


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Synonyms

  • Senecio graciliserra Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Senecio lelyi (also called 'Lely's Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow in color. It is found in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lelyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Its flowers are attractive to pollinators and its foliage is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio lelyi has yellow flowers, with small, black, oval seeds and seedlings that have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lelyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Senecio lelyi

Senecio lelyi is native to South Africa.

Senecio lelyi FAQ

What is the growth rate of Senecio lelyi?

Senecio lelyi grows at a moderate rate, reaching heights of up to 4 feet.

What is the best soil type for Senecio lelyi?

Senecio lelyi prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Senecio lelyi need?

Senecio lelyi needs full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.

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,

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