Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quaylei
ID:
120455

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Barkley

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Sida 19(2): 286 (284-289; figs. 1- (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119784



Common Names

  • Quayle's Groundsel
  • Quayle Groundsel
  • Senecio Quaylei


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Description

Senecio quaylei (also called Quayle's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio quaylei has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. Additionally, it is used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio quaylei has a yellow flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio quaylei is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Senecio quaylei

Senecio quaylei can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Senecio quaylei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio quaylei?

Senecio quaylei

What is the common name of Senecio quaylei?

Quayle's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio quaylei?

Senecio quaylei is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas of Europe and the Mediterranean region.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8107: Based on the initial data import
Theodore Mitchell Barkley (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Barkley' in the authors string.