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.
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.