Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
timidus
ID:
39035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27, n.° 2: 66 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038364

Common Names

  • Timid Senecio
  • Senecio Timidus
  • Timidus Senecio

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Description

Senecio timidus (also called timid groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio timidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower that is attractive to pollinators and can be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio timidus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio timidus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Senecio timidus

Senecio timidus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Senecio timidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio timidus?

Senecio timidus

What type of plant is Senecio timidus?

It is an annual herb

Where is Senecio timidus found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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,