Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verbascifolius
ID:
2793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Prodr. Fl. Cap.: 26 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002122

Common Names

  • Senecio verbascifolius
  • Verbascum-Leaved Senecio
  • Verbascum Leaved Senecio

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Description

Senecio verbascifolius (also called woolly senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem that grows up to 30 cm tall and is covered with white hairs. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a white woolly underside. The flowers are white and daisy-like, with yellow centers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio verbascifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio verbascifolius is a small, yellow-green flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio verbascifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio verbascifolius

Senecio verbascifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio verbascifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio verbascifolius?

Senecio verbascifolius

What is the natural habitat of Senecio verbascifolius?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Senecio verbascifolius?

Late spring to early summer

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,

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