Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cotton & Blakelock) E.B.Knox
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 245 (1993): (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071418
Common Names
- Dendrosenecio meruensis
- Mt. Meru Groundsel
- Mt. Meru Senecio
Synonyms
- Senecio meruensis Cotton & Blakelock [unknown]
- Senecio johnstonii meruensis (Cotton & Blakelock) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
Description
Dendrosenecio meruensis (also called Giant Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to East Africa and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrosenecio meruensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrosenecio meruensis has a yellow flower with a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrosenecio meruensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and fall.
Where to Find Dendrosenecio meruensis
Dendrosenecio meruensis is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Afromontane region.
Dendrosenecio meruensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrosenecio meruensis?
Dendrosenecio meruensis
What type of plant is Dendrosenecio meruensis?
A flowering plant
Where is Dendrosenecio meruensis native to?
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,