Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kayomborum
ID:
138451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58(1): 233 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137780



Common Names

  • Senecio Kayomborum
  • African Daisy
  • Blue Daisy


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Description

Senecio kayomborum (also called Kayombo Senecio, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to Africa. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio kayomborum has been used as a food source, as an ornamental plant, and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat digestive issues, liver problems, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio kayomborum flower is a small, yellow flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio kayomborum is an annual that is native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Senecio kayomborum

Senecio kayomborum is native to the African continent and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Senecio kayomborum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio kayomborum?

Senecio kayomborum

What is the common name of Senecio kayomborum?

Kayombo ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio kayomborum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98449: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.