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Senecio malacitanus
Senecio malacitanus, also known as Senecio linifolius is a species of plant from South Africa. DescriptionThis 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 habitatThis 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] ConservationThis 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
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