Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 342 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008917
Common Names
- Senecio
- Zosterifolius Senecio
- Senecio Zosterifolius
Synonyms
- Senecio potamogetonifolius Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Senecio graminifolius Phil. [unknown]
- Senecio cotuloides Reiche [unknown]
- Senecio uliginosus Phil. [unknown]
- Senecio potamogetonifolius Sch.Bip. ex F.Phil. [unknown]
- Haplostichia stolonifera Phil. [unknown]
Description
Senecio zosterifolius (also called 'Sea Aster', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and a few branches. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found growing in coastal areas, rocky slopes, and dry grasslands. It has small, greyish-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio zosterifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio zosterifolius has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio zosterifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Senecio zosterifolius
Senecio zosterifolius can be found in the coastal regions of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Texas.
Senecio zosterifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio zosterifolius?
Senecio zosterifolius
What is the common name of Senecio zosterifolius?
Sea Aster
What is the natural habitat of Senecio zosterifolius?
Coastal areas and salt marshes
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,