Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brassica
ID:
20278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr. & T.C.E.Fr.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 43 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019607

Common Names

  • Brassica Senecio
  • Senecio
  • Dendrosenecio Brassica

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Description

Dendrosenecio brassica (also called Dendrosenecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrosenecio brassica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrosenecio brassica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrosenecio brassica can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Dendrosenecio brassica

Dendrosenecio brassica is native to the mountains of East Africa.

Dendrosenecio brassica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrosenecio brassica?

Dendrosenecio brassica

What is the common name of Dendrosenecio brassica?

Brassica Tree Senecio

What is the habitat of Dendrosenecio brassica?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands in East 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

Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Thore Christian Elias Fries (1886-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:201195-1: Based on the initial data import