Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassiusculus
ID:
35203

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 401 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034532

Common Names

  • Senecio Crassiusculus
  • Crassiusculus Thick-Stemmed Senecio
  • Crassiusculus Senecio

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Synonyms

  • Senecio pinnulatus Sieber ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Senecio pinnulatus Sieber [unknown]

Description

Senecio crassiusculus (also called Thick-Stemmed Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and has small, yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry, open fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio crassiusculus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio crassiusculus is a yellow, daisy-like bloom. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio crassiusculus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Senecio crassiusculus

Senecio crassiusculus is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Senecio crassiusculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio crassiusculus?

Senecio crassiusculus

What is the common name of Senecio crassiusculus?

Thick-Leaf Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio crassiusculus?

Grasslands 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,