Status:
valid
Authors:
Tortosa & Bartoli
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15(4): 649 (fig. 2) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046596
Common Names
- Pumilous Groundsel
- Pumilous Senecio
- Pumilous Ragwort
Description
Senecio pumilus (also called Dwarf Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pumilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio pumilus is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio pumilus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates, but is best suited to temperate and subtropical regions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Senecio pumilus
Senecio pumilus is native to Chile and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Senecio pumilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pumilus?
Senecio pumilus
What is the common name of Senecio pumilus?
Dwarf Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio pumilus?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,