Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
katangensis
ID:
1583

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm. ex De Wild.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. sér. 4, [1(3)]: p. xi. 1903 [1902-1903 publ. Jan 1903]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000912

Common Names

  • Katanga Senecio
  • Katanga Groundsel
  • Katanga Ragwort

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Description

Senecio katangensis (also called Katanga Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio katangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio katangensis var. latifolius Lisowski

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio katangensis has yellow flowers with a white centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio katangensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Senecio katangensis

Senecio katangensis can be found in the wild in Africa, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Senecio katangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio katangensis?

Senecio katangensis

What is the natural habitat of Senecio katangensis?

Senecio katangensis is native to the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

What are the uses of Senecio katangensis?

Senecio katangensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and stomach problems.

Species in the Senecio genus

Senecio niveoaureus, Senecio humifusus, Senecio barbarae, Senecio longicollaris, Senecio laricifolius, Senecio queenslandicus, Senecio fremontii, Senecio paucijugus, Senecio abruptus, Senecio productus, Senecio katangensis, Senecio pseudoformosus, Senecio formosissimus, Senecio rauranus, Senecio megaphylla, Senecio subdentatus, Senecio ruwenzoriensis, Senecio expansus, Senecio dolichocephalus, Senecio littoreus, Senecio diodon, Senecio usgorensis, Senecio glanduloso-lanosus, Senecio goldmanii, Senecio cedrorum, Senecio caloneotes, Senecio hansweberi, Senecio altoandinus, Senecio subauritus, Senecio gardneri, Senecio verbascifolius, Senecio tarokoensis, Senecio latiflorus, Senecio dilungensis, Senecio tenuicaulis, Senecio aridus, Senecio surinamensis, Senecio kotschyanus, Senecio pirottae, Senecio propinquus, Senecio murinus, Senecio maeviae, Senecio decipiens, Senecio papillosus, Senecio otuscensis, Senecio hewrensis, Senecio candidans, Senecio sheldonensis, Senecio telmateius, Senecio digitalifolius,

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

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245796-1: Based on the initial data import