Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitwellianus
ID:
6755

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Lees

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
The Naturalist 1938: 297.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006084



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Whitwellianus
  • Senecio whitwellianus


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Description

Senecio whitwellianus (also called Whitwell's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heath.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio whitwellianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio whitwellianus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio whitwellianus is an annual herb native to South Africa. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Senecio whitwellianus

Senecio whitwellianus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio whitwellianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio whitwellianus?

Senecio whitwellianus

What are the common names of Senecio whitwellianus?

Whitwellianus Daisy

What are the uses of Senecio whitwellianus?

It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock

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,