Additional information

• SynonymSenecio pinnatifolius var. 3, Senecio lautus
• FamilyAsteraceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.5-1 m x 0.3-0.5 m
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesDark green narrow elliptic to lance-shaped leaves 4-10 cm x 4-20 mm, usually coarsely toothed.
• Flower colourYellow
• Flowering timeSeptember to March
• FlowersSmall terminal bunches of 5-30 large daisy flowerheads with 5-14 ray florets. Base of flowerhead cup-shaped, bracts purple-tipped.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingBoth food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies.
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist soil in tall wet mountain forests. Also found in moist soil around lakes and other wet areas. Semi-shade and dappled shade.
• Garden useGrows under established trees in moist conditions.
• Commercially availableNever
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 4-5 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Russell Best, NatureShare ©; 3 Thomas N., NatureShare ©

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