Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boelckei
ID:
14736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera in M.N.Correa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 7: 198, fig. 190 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014065



Common Names

  • Senecio boelckei
  • Boelcke's Groundsel
  • Boelcke's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio boelckei (also called Boelcke's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio boelckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio boelckei is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower head, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a central disc of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio boelckei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Senecio boelckei

Senecio boelckei is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio boelckei FAQ

What is the common name of Senecio boelckei?

African Daisy

What is the scientific name of African Daisy?

Senecio boelckei

What is the natural habitat of Senecio boelckei?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry grasslands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11360: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.