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| Senecio evansianus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Senecio |
| Species: | S. evansianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Senecio evansianus Belcher, 1992[2] | |
Senecio evansianus is a flowering plant in the daisy family. It is endemic to the Australian external territory of Norfolk Island in the south-west Pacific Ocean. It was originally described in 1992 by American botanist Robert Orange Belcher.[1][2]
Description
[edit]The species grows as a low herb up to 30 cm in height, with small yellow daisy flowers.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The plants are restricted to well-watered clay soils beneath open stands of Norfolk Island pine. Threats include competition with invasive weeds such as kikuyu grass. The species conservation status has been assessed as Endangered.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Norfolk Island Region Threatened Species Recovery Plan" (PDF). Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Commonwealth of Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- 1 2 "Senecio evansianus Belcher". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
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