Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Groot-tontelbos

Family: Asteraceae (Aster)

Synonym: Senecio pyramidatus

Distribution: Eastern Cape

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: It is best grown in full sun as a focal point. Its ornamental value is characterised by its decorative ascending growth form. The crowded silvery grey-green leaves are borne at the branch ends, and the plant bears striking tall yellow flowers.