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
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.
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 Dendrosenecio genus
Dendrosenecio brassiciformis,
Dendrosenecio brassica,
Dendrosenecio keniodendron,
Dendrosenecio cheranganiensis,
Dendrosenecio battiscombei,
Dendrosenecio keniensis,
Dendrosenecio johnstonii,
Dendrosenecio elgonensis,
Dendrosenecio meruensis,
Dendrosenecio adnivalis,
Dendrosenecio kilimanjari,
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii,
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,