Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
keniensis
ID:
46206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Mabb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
High Alt. Trop. Biogeogr. [Vuilleumier & Monasterio] 100. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045535



Common Names

  • Kenyan Groundsel
  • Kenya Ragwort
  • Kenya Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio brassica brassica [unknown]
  • Dendrosenecio brassica brassica [unknown]
  • Senecio keniensis keniensis [unknown]
  • Senecio keniensis Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Dendrosenecio keniensis (also called Giant Groundsel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Kenya and Tanzania, and typically grows in montane grasslands and moorlands. It is a large shrub or small tree, reaching up to 4 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrosenecio keniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, respiratory ailments, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrosenecio keniensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrosenecio keniensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Dendrosenecio keniensis

Dendrosenecio keniensis can be found in the highlands of Kenya.

Dendrosenecio keniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrosenecio keniensis?

Dendrosenecio keniensis

What is the family of Dendrosenecio keniensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Dendrosenecio keniensis found?

It is found in the western United States and Canada.

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-144036: Based on the initial data import
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.