Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. ex DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 415 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076936
Common Names
- Senecio phylicifolius
- Phylicifolius Senecio
- Phylicifolius Groundsel
Description
Senecio phylicifolius (also called Senecio, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 30cm tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in open grasslands and scrublands. Its leaves are small, linear and green in colour, and its flowers are small, yellow and clustered in groups of 1-3.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio phylicifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio phylicifolius is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio phylicifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and transplanted into the desired location.
Where to Find Senecio phylicifolius
Senecio phylicifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, especially in Greece and Turkey.
Senecio phylicifolius FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Senecio phylicifolius?
Senecio phylicifolius is native to tropical regions of South and Central America.
What is the size of Senecio phylicifolius?
Senecio phylicifolius typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet.
What is the flowering period of Senecio phylicifolius?
Senecio phylicifolius typically flowers from late spring to early fall.
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,