Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siegfriedii
ID:
29382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brügger

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Naturf. Ges. Graubündens II. xxiii-xxiv. (1880) 106.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028711



Common Names

  • Siegfried's Senecio
  • Siegfried's Groundsel
  • Siegfried's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio siegfriedii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio siegfriedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senecio siegfriedii are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio siegfriedii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Senecio siegfriedii

Senecio siegfriedii is native to Austria and can be found in the alpine meadows of the Alps.

Senecio siegfriedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio siegfriedii?

Senecio siegfriedii

What is the common name of Senecio siegfriedii?

Siegfried's Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio siegfriedii?

Perennial herbaceous 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,