Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decaryi
ID:
37024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 143, 304 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036353



Common Names

  • Decaryi Senecio
  • Senecio Decaryi
  • Senecio Decary


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Description

Senecio decaryi (also called Decary's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flower heads are yellow in color and are clustered at the top of the stem. It grows in dry meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio decaryi is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio decaryi is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio decaryi is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio decaryi

Senecio decaryi can be found in Madagascar.

Senecio decaryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio decaryi?

Senecio decaryi

What type of plant is Senecio decaryi?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Senecio decaryi found?

It is found in dry, open woods and fields in North America.

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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