Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. xi. 281 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000040
Common Names
- Senecio humifusus
- Humifusus Senecio
- Senecio
Synonyms
- Baccharis humifusa Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
- Senecio darwinii eradiatus A.Gray [unknown]
- Melalema humifusa Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Senecio humifusus (also called Trailing Groundsel, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio humifusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio humifusus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio humifusus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Senecio humifusus
Senecio humifusus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Senecio humifusus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio humifusus?
Senecio humifusus
What is the common name of Senecio humifusus?
Humifusus
What is the family of Senecio humifusus?
Asteraceae
What is the origin of Senecio humifusus?
Tropical Africa
What is the growth habit of Senecio humifusus?
Evergreen shrub
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,