Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord., Moussavi & Djavadi
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 38: 42 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061766
Common Names
- Senecio eligulatus
- Eligulate Senecio
- Eligulate Senecio Plant
Description
Senecio eligulatus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single, erect stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate with a toothed margin. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio eligulatus is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio eligulatus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio eligulatus is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. Water the plant regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Senecio eligulatus
Senecio eligulatus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia and can be found in montane and subalpine grasslands.
Senecio eligulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio eligulatus?
Senecio eligulatus
What is the common name of Senecio eligulatus?
Elephant's Foot
What is the natural habitat of Senecio eligulatus?
It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas
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,