Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mbuluzensis
ID:
124816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 33: 301 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124145



Common Names

  • Mbulu Senecio
  • Mbulu Groundsel
  • Mbulu Ragwort


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Description

Senecio mbuluzensis (also called 'Mbulu Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to southern Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and a woody stem. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio mbuluzensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio mbuluzensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio mbuluzensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of dry soils and drought once established.

Where to Find Senecio mbuluzensis

Senecio mbuluzensis is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in Tanzania and Zambia.

Senecio mbuluzensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio mbuluzensis?

Senecio mbuluzensis

What is the family of Senecio mbuluzensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Senecio mbuluzensis found?

Tanzania

What is the habitat of Senecio mbuluzensis?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the common name of Senecio mbuluzensis?

Mbulu Senecio

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,

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