Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wittebergensis
ID:
39330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 263 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038659



Common Names

  • Wittebergensis Senecio
  • Wittebergensis Ragwort
  • Senecio wittebergensis


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Description

Senecio wittebergensis (also called Witteberg Groundsel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm (12 in). The leaves are lanceolate, and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio wittebergensis is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for wildlife. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio wittebergensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio wittebergensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed but this is a slow process. It is best to sow the seeds in late winter or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Senecio wittebergensis

Senecio wittebergensis can be found in the mountains of South Africa.

Senecio wittebergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alpinia oxymitra?

Alpinia oxymitra

What is the natural habitat of Alpinia oxymitra?

It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east to China and Japan.

What are the uses of Alpinia oxymitra?

The leaves and rhizomes of Alpinia oxymitra are used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and other ailments.

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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