Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goetzei
ID:
64492

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 921 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063821



Common Names

  • Solanecio Goetzei
  • Goetze's Solanecio
  • Solanecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio goetzei O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Solanecio goetzei (also called Goetze's Solanecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to East Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Solanecio goetzei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanecio goetzei is a white to yellow-white, 5-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are short and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanecio goetzei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Solanecio goetzei

Solanecio goetzei is native to East Africa and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands and savannas.

Solanecio goetzei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanecio goetzei?

Solanecio goetzei

What is the family of Solanecio goetzei?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Solanecio goetzei?

Not Available

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-20787: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.