Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jatrophoides
ID:
33664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 498. 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032993



Common Names

  • Senecio jatrophoides
  • Cape ivy
  • German ivy


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Description

Senecio jatrophoides (also called Cape Ivy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has small, white flowers. It is found in coastal and montane habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio jatrophoides is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It has attractive, silvery-green foliage and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. It is also a popular choice for hedging and topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio jatrophoides is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio jatrophoides is an annual plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Senecio jatrophoides

Senecio jatrophoides can be found in Central and South America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.

Senecio jatrophoides FAQ

What type of soil does Senecio jatrophoides prefer?

Senecio jatrophoides prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

How much water does Senecio jatrophoides need?

Senecio jatrophoides needs moderate amounts of water, about once a week.

How much sunlight does Senecio jatrophoides need?

Senecio jatrophoides needs full sun to partial shade.

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,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.