Family | ASTERACEAE |
Genus species | Senecio spiraeifolius Thunb. trib. Senecioneae |
Bibliography | Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 159 (1800) |
Native Range | Cape Prov. |
Primary Biome | Subtropical |
Habitat | thickets and steppes |
Altitude | 800-1400m |
Description | basal leaves numerous, petiolate, incised-pinnatisect, scabrously pubescent, segments coarsely dentate, capitula 2-7 in corymb, involucre glabrous, bracts acute |
Size | 15-30cm |
Color | yellow |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | perennial |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer |
Synonyms | Senecio ecklonianus DC. Senecio pedicularifolius DC. ex. Steud. Senecio pseudosceptrum Steud. |
Territory | 2 Africa 27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces) |