Senecio mikanioides

Senecio mikanioides is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Cape-Ivy.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Liver Failure Incoordination Weight Loss Weakness Drowsiness Yawning Depression Loss Of Appetite Vomiting Diarrhea

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Delairea is a genus of flowering plants within the family Asteraceae. Currently, it only features two species: Delairea odorata from Southern Africa, and the recently discovered Delairea aparadensis from Southern Brazil, which is critically endangered. D. odorata formerly belonged to the genus Senecio as Senecio mikanioides.

Common Names

  • Cape-Ivy

Facts

Family
Asteraceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb, Vine
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
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