Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hildebrandtii
ID:
64781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 488 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064110



Common Names

  • Senecio Hildebrandtii
  • Hildebrandt's Groundsel
  • Hildebrandt's Senecio


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Description

Senecio hildebrandtii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It has large, daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and a dark center. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hildebrandtii is an ornamental plant that is used in flower beds and borders. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio hildebrandtii has yellow flower heads with many petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hildebrandtii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Senecio hildebrandtii

Senecio hildebrandtii is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Senecio hildebrandtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hildebrandtii?

Senecio hildebrandtii

What is the common name of Senecio hildebrandtii?

Hildebrandt's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio hildebrandtii?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,