Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudodepressus
ID:
1324664

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Salomón & S.E.Freire

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38(2): 517 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337118



Common Names

  • Senecio pseudodepressus
  • False-Depressed Senecio
  • False-Depressed Daisy


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Description

Senecio pseudodepressus (also called False-depressed Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pseudodepressus is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio pseudodepressus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pseudodepressus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.

Where to Find Senecio pseudodepressus

Senecio pseudodepressus is native to Madagascar.

Senecio pseudodepressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pseudodepressus?

Senecio pseudodepressus

What is the natural habitat of Senecio pseudodepressus?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Senecio pseudodepressus?

May to July

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,

References

Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.
Luciana Salomón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Salomón' in the authors string.