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Senecio infirmus
Scientific 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.^[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

^ "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

[1] "Senecio infirmus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 22 February 2023.

[eFlora-2] -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

[:0-3] 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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