Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
45729

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 423 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045058



Common Names

  • Senecio repens
  • Creeping Groundsel
  • Cushion Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio rhizocephalus Turcz. [unknown]
  • Senecio cryptocephalus Sch.Bip. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Senecio repens rhizocephalus (Turcz.) Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Senecio repens (also called Creeping Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio repens is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio repens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Senecio repens

Senecio repens can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Senecio repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio repens?

Senecio repens

What type of plant is Senecio repens?

It is a creeping perennial herb

Where is Senecio repens found?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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,