Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waterbergensis
ID:
28498

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 59: 231. (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027827



Common Names

  • Senecio Waterbergensis
  • Waterberg Groundsel
  • Waterberg Ragwort


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Description

Senecio waterbergensis (also called Waterberg Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio waterbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio waterbergensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio waterbergensis is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is native to South Africa. It typically grows to 12-18” tall and features small, daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow center disks. It is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and will spread by rhizomes to form colonies. It is a good choice for rock gardens, edging, borders or ground cover. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Senecio waterbergensis

Senecio waterbergensis is found in South Africa, in the Waterberg region of Limpopo Province.

Senecio waterbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio waterbergensis?

Senecio waterbergensis

What is the common name of Senecio waterbergensis?

Waterberg ragwort

What is the habitat of Senecio waterbergensis?

It is found in grasslands, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas

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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