Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antaisaka
ID:
46541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 77: 690 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045870



Common Names

  • Senecio antaisaka
  • Senecio of Madagascar
  • Madagascar Ragwort


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Description

Senecio antaisaka (also called Antaisaka Ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to Madagascar. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio antaisaka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio antaisaka is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white rays. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. Its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio antaisaka is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio antaisaka

Senecio antaisaka is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Senecio antaisaka FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio antaisaka?

Senecio antaisaka

What is the common name of Senecio antaisaka?

Antaisaka Ragwort

Where is Senecio antaisaka found?

Senecio antaisaka is found in Madagascar

Species in the Senecio genus

Senecio niveoaureus, Senecio humifusus, Senecio barbarae, Senecio longicollaris, Senecio laricifolius, Senecio queenslandicus, Senecio fremontii, Senecio paucijugus, Senecio abruptus, Senecio productus, Senecio katangensis, Senecio pseudoformosus, Senecio formosissimus, Senecio rauranus, Senecio megaphylla, Senecio subdentatus, Senecio ruwenzoriensis, Senecio expansus, Senecio dolichocephalus, Senecio littoreus, Senecio diodon, Senecio usgorensis, Senecio glanduloso-lanosus, Senecio goldmanii, Senecio cedrorum, Senecio caloneotes, Senecio hansweberi, Senecio altoandinus, Senecio subauritus, Senecio gardneri, Senecio verbascifolius, Senecio tarokoensis, Senecio latiflorus, Senecio dilungensis, Senecio tenuicaulis, Senecio aridus, Senecio surinamensis, Senecio kotschyanus, Senecio pirottae, Senecio propinquus, Senecio murinus, Senecio maeviae, Senecio decipiens, Senecio papillosus, Senecio otuscensis, Senecio hewrensis, Senecio candidans, Senecio sheldonensis, Senecio telmateius, Senecio digitalifolius,

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,