Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cacaliaster
ID:
115604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 2: 132 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114933



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Cacaliaster
  • Cacaliaster Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria saracenica L. [unknown]
  • Senecio croaticus Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Cacalia saracenica L. [unknown]
  • Senecio obliquus Dulac [unknown]
  • Senecio albodentatus Vuk. [unknown]
  • Solidago montana L. [unknown]

Description

Senecio cacaliaster (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio cacaliaster is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio cacaliaster is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio cacaliaster is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Senecio cacaliaster

Senecio cacaliaster can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Senecio cacaliaster FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio cacaliaster?

Senecio cacaliaster

What is the family of Senecio cacaliaster?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio cacaliaster?

Cacaliaster Daisy

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