Status:
valid
Authors:
de Lange & B.G.Murray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 36(4): 510 (1998) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095439
Common Names
- Repanga Groundsel
- Groundsel
- Repanga
Description
Senecio repangae (also called Repang's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio repangae is an ornamental plant that can be used in flower beds and borders. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to butterflies and bees.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio repangae sub. repangae
Senecio repangae sub. pokohinuensis de Lange & B.G.Murray
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio repangae is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow-tipped ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio repangae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-draining soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Senecio repangae
Senecio repangae is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and dry savannas of the country.
Senecio repangae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio repangae?
Senecio repangae
What type of plant is Senecio repangae?
It is an annual herb
Where does Senecio repangae grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions
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
Brian Grant Murray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Murray' in the authors string.