Scientific Name: Senecio spathulatus var. spathulatus Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: dune groundsel
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Perennial herb with many branches, erect/prostrate rooting at base then ascending.
Height (m): 0.15 – 0.3
Flowers: Flower heads 2.5-3.5 cm across, solitary or in irregular few-flowered terminal clusters; florets yellow.
Fruit: Achene – ridged, pappus bristles very fine and silky.
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Habitat Notes
Common on sandy foreshores in the south, west and north of the State and abundant on islands in the south-west and in Bass Strait.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Exposed, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seeds appear fluffy and come away from heads easily when mature. Collect entire seed heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub seed heads on fine wire screens or break up by hand. Sieve to clean.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Surface sow or lightly cover. Seedlings may be prone to damping off so the use of capillary watering may be helpful. Some species lose viability quickly.
Germination Time
2-5 weeks