Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 921 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001985
Common Names
- Solanecio nandensis
- Nandan Groundsel
- Nandan Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio nandensis S.Moore [unknown]
- Senecio caranianus Chiov. [unknown]
- Senecio adolfi-friderici Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Solanecio nandensis (also called Nandi Cabbage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Solanecio nandensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanecio nandensis is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are hairy and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanecio nandensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Solanecio nandensis
Solanecio nandensis is native to India and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Solanecio nandensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solanecio nandensis?
Solanecio nandensis
What is the common name of Solanecio nandensis?
Nandu Solanecio
What is the natural habitat of Solanecio nandensis?
Solanecio nandensis is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Solanecio genus
Solanecio nandensis,
Solanecio angulata,
Solanecio gigas,
Solanecio mirabilis,
Solanecio harennensis,
Solanecio gynuroides,
Solanecio mannii,
Solanecio biafrae,
Solanecio angulatus,
Solanecio epidendricus,
Solanecio tuberosus,
Solanecio gymnocarpus,
Solanecio goetzei,
Solanecio cydoniifolius,
Solanecio lainzii,
Solanecio buchwaldii,
Solanecio kanzibiensis,
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,