Species

Senecio rufiglandulosus

Etymology

Senecio: From the Latin senex 'old man' (probably referring to the bearded seeds)

Current Conservation Status

2012 - Not Threatened

Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012
The conservation status of all known New Zealand vascular plant taxa at the rank of species and below were reassessed in 2012 using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). This report includes a statistical summary and brief notes on changes since 2009 and replaces all previous NZTCS lists for vascular plants. Authors: Peter J. de Lange, Jeremy R. Rolfe, Paul D. Champion, Shannel P. Courtney, Peter B. Heenan, John W. Barkla, Ewen K. Cameron, David A. Norton and Rodney A. Hitchmough. File size: 792KB

Previous Conservation Status

2009 - Not Threatened
2004 - Not Threatened

Authority

Senecio rufiglandulosus Colenso

Family

Asteraceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Native

NVS Species Code

SENRUF

The National Vegetation Survey (NVS) Databank is a physical archive and electronic databank containing records of over 94,000 vegetation survey plots - including data from over 19,000 permanent plots. NVS maintains a standard set of species code abbreviations that correspond to standard scientific plant names from the Ngä Tipu o Aotearoa - New Zealand Plants database.

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites

Synonyms

Senecio latifolius Banks et Sol. ex Hook.f. nom. illegit., Senecio latifolius var. sinuatifolius Kirk, Senecio rufiglandulosus var. sinuatifolius (Kirk) Allan, Senecio solandri Allan var. solandri, Senecio solandri var. rufiglandulosus (Colenso) Allan, Senecio solandri var. sinutaifolius (Kirk) Allan, Senecio rufiglandulosus var. solandri (Allan) Allan

Distribution

Endemic. North and South Islands from the Waitakere Ranges south to about Hokitika and Canterbury. An old Buchanan collection from Motuopao Island off Cape Maria Van Diemen is considered doubtful

Flower Colours

Yellow

Propagation Technique

Easy from fresh seed, stem cuttings and rooted pieces. An attractive herbaceous perennial for a damp, semi-shaded or sunny spot.

Threats

Not Threatened

Chromosome No.

2n = 40

Endemic Taxon

Yes

Endemic Genus

No

Endemic Family

No

Where To Buy

No commercially available.

This page last updated on 18 Jun 2016