Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 189 (191-192; fig. 43) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076480
Common Names
- Senecio Lageniformis
- Climbing Senecio
- Climbing Ragwort
Description
Senecio lageniformis (also called 'Cape ivy', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to South Africa. It has an upright growth habit and is characterized by its thick, fleshy, triangular leaves. It is commonly found in rocky areas, dry river beds, and coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lageniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio lageniformis is yellow, with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lageniformis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is relatively easy to cultivate and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.
Where to Find Senecio lageniformis
Senecio lageniformis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Senecio lageniformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Senecio lageniformis
What type of plant is this?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of this plant?
Grasslands, meadows, 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,