Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
digitatus
ID:
75152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1891: 44 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074481



Common Names

  • Fingerleaf Groundsel
  • Fingerleaf Ragwort
  • Fingerleaf Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Werneria pygmophylla S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Senecio digitatus (also called African daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio digitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. Its leaves can be used to make a natural insect repellent and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio digitatus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio digitatus is an annual plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Cuttings can also be used, but will take longer to germinate.

Where to Find Senecio digitatus

Senecio digitatus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio digitatus FAQ

What is the common name of Senecio digitatus?

Common name of Senecio digitatus is Fingerleaf Ragwort

What is the habitat of Senecio digitatus?

Senecio digitatus is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Senecio digitatus?

Senecio digitatus flowers from August to October

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