Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
telekii
ID:
91926

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091255



Common Names

  • Senecio telekii
  • Telek's Ragwort
  • Telek's Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron telekii Schweinf. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Erigeron telekii Schweinf. [deprecated]
  • Senecio volkensii O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Senecio telekii (also called Telek's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio telekii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio telekii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio telekii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly alkaline. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio telekii

Senecio telekii is native to East Africa, and is found in the mountains of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Senecio telekii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio telekii?

Senecio telekii

What is the common name of Senecio telekii?

Telek's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio telekii?

It is found in dry stony places in the mountains of East 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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