Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr. & T.C.E.Fr.) E.B.Knox
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 244 (1993): (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093854
Common Names
- Eric's Senecio
- Eric's Groundsel
- Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii
Description
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii (also called Giant Groundsel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a large perennial herb with a woody stem that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the highlands of East Africa, and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee forage plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii sub. alticola (Mildbr.) E.B.Knox
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii sub. erici-rosenii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii is a perennial herb that is propagated through seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii is native to East Africa.
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii?
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii
What is the natural habitat of Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii?
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii is found in alpine meadows in the mountains of Europe.
What is the flowering period of Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii?
Dendrosenecio erici-rosenii typically flowers from July to August.
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,