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wild cineraria
Scientific Name: Cineraria saxifraga
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Senecio elegans - Wild Cineraria
Senecio elegans, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is known by several common names, most notably Wild Cineraria. It is also referred to as purple ragwort and redpurple ragwort. Note that while it shares the name Wild Cineraria with Cineraria saxifraga, they are different plants.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is described as having delicate foliage, which might be tempting for pets to nibble on.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is described as having delicate foliage, which might be tempting for children to touch or pick.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Senecio elegans
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Common Names: Wild Cineraria, Purple Ragwort, Redpurple Ragwort, Strandblommetjie, Purple Jacobaea
- Synonyms: Cineraria deltoidea, Cineraria bequaertii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South Africa, specifically the Western Cape, Southern Cape, Eastern Cape (Interior and Coast Strip), and Kwazulu-Natal Coast.
- Naturalized in Western Australia and South Australia.
- Also found on Lord Howe Island.
- Often grows on clifftops.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Described as a small shrub reaching 2-5 feet in height.
- Some sources describe it as an indigenous plant reaching 30cm.
- Has a spreading, rounded, bushy growth habit.
- Bears light green foliage.
Ecological Role
- Attracts birds.
- Can thrive in coastal gardens.
Cultivation
- Prefers full sun or semi-shade.
- Requires regular watering.
- Benefits from wind-protected planting locations.
- Flowers are typically yellow and bloom during spring and autumn; however, some species have pink or white flowers.