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Senecio infirmus

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South African plant species

Senecio infirmus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Senecio
Species: S. infirmus
Binomial name
Senecio infirmus
C.Jeffrey
Synonyms
  • Senecio debilis Harv.
  • Senecio linariifolius Drège
  • Senecio linariifolius Drège ex Harv. & Sond.
  • Senecio paniculatus Drège
  • Senecio paniculatus Drège ex Harv. & Sond.

Senecio infirmus is a species of plant from South Africa.

Description

This perennial subshrub has narrow, hairless leaves. Yellow flowerheads are borne on long filiform stalks. Each has 10-12 rays and 18-20 bracts. The fruits are achenes (dry fruits containing a single seed). They are hairy.

Distribution

This plant grows in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Conservation

There is currently insufficient evidence to assess this species risk of extinction.

References

  1. "Senecio infirmus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
  3. ^ Kamundi, D.A. & Raimondo, D. 2008. Senecio infirmus C.Jeffrey. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 22 February 2023
Taxon identifiers
Senecio infirmus
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