Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
45604

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 434 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044933



Common Names

  • Petiolaris Groundsel
  • Common Groundsel
  • Senecio Petiolaris


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria undulata Willd. [unknown]
  • Doria undulata Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Senecio petiolaris (also called 'Petiolate Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio petiolaris has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including headaches, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio petiolaris is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, which is light brown in color and has a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are light green in color and have a rosette-like growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio petiolaris is a perennial species which can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Senecio petiolaris

Senecio petiolaris is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands. It is not widely available in nurseries.

Senecio petiolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio petiolaris?

Senecio petiolaris

What type of plant is Senecio petiolaris?

Senecio petiolaris is a perennial herb

Where is Senecio petiolaris found?

Senecio petiolaris is found in North America

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,