Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nyungwensis
ID:
76454

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Maquet

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 55(1-2): 69 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075783



Common Names

  • Nyungwe Senecio
  • Nyungwe Ragwort
  • Nyungwe Groundsel


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Description

Senecio nyungwensis (also called Nyungwe Ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio nyungwensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a bee plant, providing nectar and pollen for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio nyungwensis is yellow, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio nyungwensis is a perennial herb native to Africa. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be thinned regularly to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Senecio nyungwensis

Senecio nyungwensis is native to the highlands of Tanzania. It is a rare species and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Senecio nyungwensis FAQ

What is the common name of Senecio nyungwensis?

Nyungwe ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio nyungwensis?

Montane forests and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Senecio nyungwensis?

Spring and summer

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,