Family | ASTERACEAE |
Genus species | Senecio monticola DC. trib. Senecioneae |
Bibliography | Prodr. 6: 384 (1838) |
Native Range | e. Cape Prov. |
Primary Biome | Subtropical |
Habitat | stony grassland |
Altitude | 2000-3100m |
Description | glabrous, leaves oblong, dentate, the lower tapered to petiole, the upper sessile, narrower, capitula solitary, involucre calyculate, achenes sulcate, pubescent |
Size | 10-30cm |
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 |
Territory | 2 Africa 27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces) |