Senecio barbetonicus

Senecio barbetonicus

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Common Names

Succulent Bush Senecio (english)

Taxonomy

Family ASTERACEAE
Genus Senecio
Species barbetonicus
SA Plant Number
Basionym Senecio barbetonicus

Description

Senecio barbetonicus is a hardy, evergreen, densely leafy succulent shrub with bright green narrow finger-like leaves that point upwards.

This densely leafy shrub bears bright yellow daisy-like flowers from August to September that are sweetly scented. The flowers attract insects to the garden.

Plant in well-drained soil in sun or semi shade.

It also makes a lovely container plant. Browsed by cattle and game.

Size 2m

Wildlife

Pollinating Insects: The flowers attract pollinating insects to the garden.

Distribution

Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Natural Habitat Rocky outcrops and thickets

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