South African Ragwort
Senecio inaequidens
- Native to:
- Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa
Christian Ferrer,Pieter Pelser,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Dietmar Rabich (www.wikidata.org),Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata,Reinier Post,Michel Langeveld (www.inaturalist.org),Fabien Piednoir (www.inaturalist.org),Michel Langeveld (www.inaturalist.org),Michel Langeveld (www.inaturalist.org),Michel Langeveld (www.inaturalist.org),Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Senecio
- Species:
- Senecio inaequidens
- USDA Symbol:
- SEIN10
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire or mechanical damage; adapted to disturbed sites.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in disturbed areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI