Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colpodes
ID:
20445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bong.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sc. Acad. Petersb. 5: 98. 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019774



Common Names

  • Senecio Colpodes
  • Forked Ragwort
  • Forked Groundsel


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Description

Senecio colpodes (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio colpodes has been used as an herbal remedy for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio colpodes has yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio colpodes is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix until they root.

Where to Find Senecio colpodes

Senecio colpodes is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas in Europe and North America.

Senecio colpodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio colpodes?

Senecio colpodes

What is the family of Senecio colpodes?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Senecio colpodes?

Grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

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,

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