Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angulata
ID:
13856

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013185



Common Names

  • Solanecio Angulata
  • Angled Solanecio
  • Angled Solanecio


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Description

Solanecio angulata (also called African Cabbage, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with toothed margins and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanecio angulata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Solanecio angulata flower is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanecio angulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate by division, dig up the rootstock in the spring and divide it into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil in the sun.

Where to Find Solanecio angulata

Solanecio angulata is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Solanecio angulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanecio angulata?

Solanecio angulata

What is the common name of Solanecio angulata?

Angled Solanecio

What is the natural habitat of Solanecio angulata?

Grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands in Africa

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-112760: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.