Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harveianus
ID:
87916

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacOwan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 388 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087245



Common Names

  • Senecio harveianus
  • Harve's Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio harveianus (also called Harveys groundsel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a spreading, rounded habit with grey-green leaves. The flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer. It is found in rocky, sandy, and dry areas, as well as in coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio harveianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senecio harveianus are small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio harveianus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio harveianus

Senecio harveianus is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as cliffs and mountainsides.

Senecio harveianus FAQ

What are the common names for Senecio harveianus?

African Daisy, African Daisy Bush

What type of soil does Senecio harveianus prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Senecio harveianus?

60-75°F (15-24°C)

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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