Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
64178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.H.Johnst.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 42 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063507



Common Names

  • Johnston's Senecio
  • Johnston's Groundsel
  • Johnston's Ragwort


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Description

Dendrosenecio johnstonii (also called Mountain Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in montane grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrosenecio johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dendrosenecio johnstonii sub. johnstonii
Dendrosenecio johnstonii sub. refractisquamatus (De Wild.) B.Nord.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrosenecio johnstonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrosenecio johnstonii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-20°C.

Where to Find Dendrosenecio johnstonii

Dendrosenecio johnstonii is native to the highlands of East Africa. It can be found in alpine grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Dendrosenecio johnstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrosenecio johnstonii?

Dendrosenecio johnstonii

Where is Dendrosenecio johnstonii found?

It is found in East Africa.

What type of plant is Dendrosenecio johnstonii?

Dendrosenecio johnstonii is a perennial herb.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-20473: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Harry Johnston (1858-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.H.Johnst.' in the authors string.