Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 229 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124204
Common Names
- Kacondensis Senecio
- Senecio Kacondensis
- Kacondensis Groundsel
Description
Senecio kacondensis (also called Kacondensis Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Tanzania. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter and has a woody stem. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio kacondensis is an annual plant that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments, such as headaches and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio kacondensis is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio kacondensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Water regularly until established.
Where to Find Senecio kacondensis
Senecio kacondensis is found in the mountains of Tanzania.
Senecio kacondensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio kacondensis?
Senecio kacondensis
What is the common name of Senecio kacondensis?
Kacondense Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio kacondensis?
Dry, open woods and prairies
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,