Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sakalavorum
ID:
103758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 147, 306 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103087



Common Names

  • Sakalavorum Senecio
  • Senecio Sakalavorum
  • Sakalavorum Groundsel


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Description

Senecio sakalavorum (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sakalavorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio sakalavorum is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sakalavorum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Senecio sakalavorum

Senecio sakalavorum can be found in Madagascar.

Senecio sakalavorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio sakalavorum?

Senecio sakalavorum

What is the common name of Senecio sakalavorum?

Sakalava Ragwort

What is the habitat of Senecio sakalavorum?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands

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,