Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera in M.N.Correa
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 7: 261, fig. 267 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082994
Common Names
- Senecio ganganensis
- Gangan Senecio
- Gangan's Senecio
Description
Senecio ganganensis (also called the Ganga Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has yellow flowers with a yellow center, and its leaves are alternate, oblong, and toothed. It is typically found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio ganganensis has many ornamental uses, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senecio ganganensis are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio ganganensis is a perennial herb that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants will self-seed and can become invasive if not managed properly. To control the spread of the plant, deadhead the flowers after they have bloomed. Divide the clumps of the plant every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Senecio ganganensis
Senecio ganganensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and dry areas, as well as in open woodlands.
Senecio ganganensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio ganganensis?
Senecio ganganensis
What is the common name of Senecio ganganensis?
Gangan Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio ganganensis?
Senecio ganganensis is found in dry, rocky places, such as hillsides and cliffs
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,