Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
37711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 922 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037040



Common Names

  • Solanecio Mannii
  • Mann's Groundsel
  • Mann's Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio congolensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Senecio acervatus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Senecio bogoroensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum mannii (Hook.f.) Milne-Redh. [unknown]
  • Senecio mannii mannii [unknown]
  • Senecio morrumbalaensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Senecio multicorymbosus Klatt [unknown]
  • Senecio mannii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Senecio mannii kikuyuensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum multicorymbosum S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Solanecio mannii (also called Mann's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solanecio mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanecio mannii is a yellow-greenish disc floret with a white pappus. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanecio mannii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Solanecio mannii

Solanecio mannii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Solanecio mannii FAQ

What type of plant is Solanecio mannii?

Solanecio mannii is a species of flowering plant.

Where does Solanecio mannii grow?

Solanecio mannii is native to Africa.

What are the uses of Solanecio mannii?

Solanecio mannii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-13582: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.