Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ngoyanus
ID:
94728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(3): 382 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094057



Common Names

  • Ngoyanus
  • Senecio
  • African Daisy


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Description

Senecio ngoyanus (also called 'Ngoyan Senecio', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio ngoyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio ngoyanus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio ngoyanus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Senecio ngoyanus

Senecio ngoyanus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Senecio ngoyanus FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Senecio ngoyanus?

Senecio ngoyanus prefers full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.

What kind of soil is best for Senecio ngoyanus?

Senecio ngoyanus prefers well-drained soil.

What is the best time to plant Senecio ngoyanus?

It is best to plant Senecio ngoyanus in the spring or fall.

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-50264: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.