Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
otuscensis
ID:
3928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 43, fig. 6 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003257

Common Names

  • Senecio Otuscensis
  • Otuscus Groundsel
  • Otuscus Ragwort

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Description

Senecio otuscensis (also called Otus Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has a thick, woody stem. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio otuscensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio otuscensis is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio otuscensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Senecio otuscensis

Senecio otuscensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Senecio otuscensis FAQ

What type of plant is Senecio otuscensis?

Senecio otuscensis is an annual herb.

Where is Senecio otuscensis native to?

Senecio otuscensis is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the care requirements for Senecio otuscensis?

Senecio otuscensis requires full sun, well-draining soil, and occasional watering.

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,