Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 159 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080516
Common Names
- Senecio prenanthifolius
- Prenanthifolius Senecio
- Prenanthe-leaved Senecio
Description
Senecio prenanthifolius (also called Prenanthifolius Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio prenanthifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio prenanthifolius has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio prenanthifolius is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Senecio prenanthifolius
Senecio prenanthifolius is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Senecio prenanthifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio prenanthifolius?
Senecio prenanthifolius
What is the natural habitat of Senecio prenanthifolius?
Senecio prenanthifolius is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Senecio prenanthifolius?
Senecio prenanthifolius is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and white flowers.
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,