Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaphyllus
ID:
95468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 744 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094797



Common Names

  • Senecio pentaphyllus
  • Five-Leaf Ragwort
  • Five-Leaf Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio navarri Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio pentaphyllus pentaphyllus [unknown]
  • Senecio laciniosus Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio pentaphyllus navarri Reiche [unknown]

Description

Senecio pentaphyllus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pentaphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems. It is also used to make perfumes and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio pentaphyllus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white margin. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pentaphyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a good quality potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots or into the garden. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a pot filled with a good quality potting mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Senecio pentaphyllus

Senecio pentaphyllus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Angola, Cameroon, and Nigeria.

Senecio pentaphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pentaphyllus?

Senecio pentaphyllus

What is the common name of Senecio pentaphyllus?

Five-Leaf Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio pentaphyllus?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides

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