Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farinaceus
ID:
80085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 443 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079414

Common Names

  • Mealy Ragwort
  • Fairy Fingers
  • Senecio Farinaceus

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Description

Senecio farinaceus (also called Mealy Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. Its leaves are alternate, toothed, and oblong-lanceolate. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio farinaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio farinaceus has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and small, dark seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio farinaceus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed in early spring or propagated by division in the spring or autumn. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Senecio farinaceus

Senecio farinaceus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky slopes and grassy meadows.

Senecio farinaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio farinaceus?

Senecio farinaceus

What is the common name of Senecio farinaceus?

Farinaceus Senecio

What type of climate does Senecio farinaceus prefer?

Senecio farinaceus prefers a warm, dry climate

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-36: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.