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Swamp Fireweed
Senecio psilocarpus
Senecio psilocarpus
Perennial, growing from rhizomes. Prefers moist soil and is a semi-aquatic plant. Threats include draining of its swampy habitat, grazing by stock and introduced herbivores, and weed invasion.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Herb |
| Group | Daisy |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Features | The upper leaves have ear-like lobes near the leaf base. |
| Life Form Group | Herb |
| Life Form Codes | Medium Herb (MH) |
| EVC types | EVC 125: Plains Grassy Wetland |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Charophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Senecio |
| Species | psilocarpus |
Occurs in western Victoria and just over the border into South Australia.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Endangered Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Vulnerable |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Vulnerable |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
