Senecio windhoekensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
windhoekensis
ID:
22005
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merxm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München vi. 490 (1967).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021334
Common Names
- Senecio windhoekensis
- Windhoek Groundsel
- Windhoek Ragwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio windhoekensis (also called Windhoek Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio windhoekensis is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio windhoekensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a rosette shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio windhoekensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in early summer or late spring and should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Senecio windhoekensis
Senecio windhoekensis is native to Namibia and can be found in dry grasslands, coastal dunes, and other dry habitats.
Senecio windhoekensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio windhoekensis?
Senecio windhoekensis
What is the common name of Senecio windhoekensis?
Windhoek Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Senecio windhoekensis?
It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120627: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.