Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
74471

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C (1895) 417

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073800



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • African Daisy
  • Schweinfurth's Senecio


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Description

Senecio schweinfurthii (also called 'Schweinfurth's Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem with leaves that are deeply divided into narrow lobes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio schweinfurthii is yellow and has a single head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow-green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio schweinfurthii is an annual herb that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Senecio schweinfurthii

Senecio schweinfurthii is native to the tropical regions of East Africa. It can be found in open grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Senecio schweinfurthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio schweinfurthii?

Senecio schweinfurthii

What is the common name of Senecio schweinfurthii?

Schweinfurth's Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio schweinfurthii?

Perennial herbaceous flowering plant

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,

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