Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
qathlambanus
ID:
61214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34(1): 96 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060543



Common Names

  • Qathlambanus Senecio
  • Senecio Qathlambanus
  • Qathlambanus


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Description

Senecio qathlambanus (also called Qathlamban Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single, erect stem with ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio qathlambanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio qathlambanus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling has two cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio qathlambanus is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Senecio qathlambanus

Senecio qathlambanus is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and can be found in rocky areas, on slopes, and in grassland.

Senecio qathlambanus FAQ

What are the best growing conditions for Senecio qathlambanus?

Senecio qathlambanus prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Senecio qathlambanus be watered?

Senecio qathlambanus should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

How can I encourage blooming in Senecio qathlambanus?

To encourage blooming in Senecio qathlambanus, provide plenty of sunlight and water, and fertilize regularly.

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-17593: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.