Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedberg
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 15: 237 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028396
Common Names
- Senecio Polyadenus
- Pale Ragwort
- Senecio Paleaceus
Description
Senecio polyadenus (also called Many-flowered Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that bears numerous flower heads. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio polyadenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio polyadenus has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio polyadenus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Senecio polyadenus
Senecio polyadenus can be found in the mountains of Europe and North Africa.
Senecio polyadenus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio polyadenus?
Senecio polyadenus
What is the common name of Senecio polyadenus?
African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Senecio polyadenus?
Senecio polyadenus is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland.
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,