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Senecio spiraeifolius Thunb. trib. Senecioneae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesSenecio spiraeifolius Thunb. trib. Senecioneae
BibliographyProdr. Pl. Cap. 2: 159 (1800)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude800-1400m
Descriptionbasal leaves numerous, petiolate, incised-pinnatisect, scabrously pubescent, segments coarsely dentate, capitula 2-7 in corymb, involucre glabrous, bracts acute
Size15-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSenecio ecklonianus DC.
Senecio pedicularifolius DC. ex. Steud.
Senecio pseudosceptrum Steud.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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