Senecio angulatus
Cape Ivy, Climbing Groundsel
Also known as: Cineraria laevis A.Spreng. +2 more
- Cineraria laevis A.Spreng.
- Senecio macropodus DC.
- Senecio tredecimsquamosus Sch.Bip.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Senecio angulatus (commonly known as Cape-ivy or Climbing Groundsel) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Senecio, which contains over 1500 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Chatham Is., Corse, France, Italy, Madeira, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Tasmania