Senecio infirmus is a species of plant from South Africa.
| Senecio infirmus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Senecio |
| Species: | S. infirmus
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| Binomial name | |
| Senecio infirmus C.Jeffrey
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Description edit
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 edit
This plant grows in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape of South Africa.[3]
Conservation edit
There is currently insufficient evidence to assess this species risk of extinction.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Senecio infirmus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ 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
- ^ a b 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