Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isatideus
ID:
132758

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 387 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132087



Common Names

  • Isatis Senecio
  • Isatis Groundsel
  • Isatis Ragwort


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Description

Senecio isatideus (also called the African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in rocky habitats and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio isatideus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio isatideus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio isatideus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa and grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio isatideus

Senecio isatideus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides and in gardens.

Senecio isatideus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio isatideus?

Senecio isatideus

What is the common name of Senecio isatideus?

Isatideus Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio isatideus?

Senecio isatideus is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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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