Senecio malacitanus
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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. malacitanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Senecio malacitanus | |
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Senecio malacitanus, also known as Senecio linifolius is a species of shrub from South Africa.
Description
This loosely branched shrub grows up to 1–1.2 m (3.3–3.9 ft) long.[2][3] The young stems are densely leafy and hey turn grey with age.[2] The leaves are narrow and fleshy.[3] Flowers are present between October and July. They are very small. Yellow disc shaped flowers grow in branched inflorescences.[2][3] The cylindrical seeds have ribs with short hairs.[2]
Distribution and habitat
This plant is found growing on stony slopes between Humansdorp and the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is found in a wide variety of habitats, including the Karoo, Albany Thicket, grassland, fynbos and renosterveld.[2]
Conservation
This species is considered to be of least concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. It is common and widespread so faces little risk of extinction.[4]
References
- ^ "Senecio malacitanus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e 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 c Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora (PDF). Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288.
- ^ von Staden, L. 2011. Senecio linifolius L. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 7 January 2023