Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritimus
ID:
124362

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 369 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123691



Common Names

  • Sea Aster
  • Sea Daisy
  • Senecio maritimus


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Synonyms

  • Senecio telephifolius Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Senecio maritimus (also called Sea Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, coastal dunes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio maritimus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio maritimus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio maritimus is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Senecio maritimus

Senecio maritimus is found in coastal areas of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Senecio maritimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio maritimus?

Senecio maritimus

What type of plant is Senecio maritimus?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Senecio maritimus found?

It is found in coastal areas of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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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