Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 273 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033668
Common Names
- Senecio Polelensis
- Polelensis Senecio
- Polelensis Groundsel
Description
Senecio polelensis (also called Poleless Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry and sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio polelensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio polelensis is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white center and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio polelensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It should be grown in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Senecio polelensis
Senecio polelensis is native to the Mediterranean region, primarily in Spain, Italy, and Morocco.
Senecio polelensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex inconspicua?
Carex inconspicua
What is the common name of Carex inconspicua?
Inconspicuous sedge
What type of plant is Carex inconspicua?
Perennial grass-like plant
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,