Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acarinus
ID:
7932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 18(89): 210, fig. 6 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007261

Common Names

  • Acarinus Senecio
  • Woolly Senecio
  • Senecio Daisy

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Description

Senecio acarinus (also called 'Woolly Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio acarinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio acarinus is yellow with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a single, long, white taproot, and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio acarinus is a small, evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Senecio acarinus

Senecio acarinus can be found in the mountains of Mexico.

Senecio acarinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio acarinus?

Senecio acarinus

What is the common name of Senecio acarinus?

Acarine Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio acarinus?

Grasslands, woodlands, and open areas

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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