Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sotikensis
ID:
47421

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 357 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046750



Common Names

  • Senecio sotikensis
  • Sotik Senecio
  • Sotik Ragwort


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Description

Senecio sotikensis (also called Sotik thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Kenya. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall, and is covered in spines and white hairs. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sotikensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio sotikensis is a yellow-orange color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sotikensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Division of the rootstock can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Senecio sotikensis

Senecio sotikensis is native to the Sotik district of Kenya.

Senecio sotikensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio sotikensis?

Senecio sotikensis

What is the family of Senecio sotikensis?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Senecio sotikensis?

Africa

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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