Senecio infirmus

Senecio infirmus is a species of plant from South Africa.

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[1]
  • Senecio debilis Harv.
  • Senecio linariifolius Drège
  • Senecio linariifolius Drège ex Harv. & Sond.
  • Senecio paniculatus Drège
  • Senecio paniculatus Drège ex Harv. & Sond.

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.[2]

Distribution

This plant grows in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape of South Africa.[3]

Conservation

There is currently insufficient evidence to assess this species risk of extinction.[3]

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
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