Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luembensis
ID:
111493

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 49: 233 (1913). (1912 publ. 1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000110822



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Luembensis
  • Luemba Daisy


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Description

Senecio luembensis (also called 'Luemba Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to southern Africa and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio luembensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio luembensis has yellow daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio luembensis is a perennial plant that is easily propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will help to prolong flowering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Senecio luembensis

Senecio luembensis can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Senecio luembensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio luembensis?

Senecio luembensis

What is the common name of Senecio luembensis?

Luembensis

What is the family of Senecio luembensis?

Asteraceae

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-6993: Based on the initial data import
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.