Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nikoensis
ID:
20580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 46 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019909



Common Names

  • Nikoensis Groundsel
  • Nikoensis Ragwort
  • Nikoensis Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio nikoensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Senecio nikoensis nikoensis [unknown]
  • Nemosenecio nikoensis nikoensis [unknown]
  • Senecio nikoensis nikoensis [unknown]
  • Nemosenecio nikoensis albiflorus (Sugim.) Yonek. [unknown]

Description

Nemosenecio nikoensis (also called the Nikko Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 30-90 cm. It is native to Japan and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a stout stem and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Nemosenecio nikoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nemosenecio nikoensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nemosenecio nikoensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nemosenecio nikoensis

Nemosenecio nikoensis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Nemosenecio nikoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nemosenecio nikoensis?

Nemosenecio nikoensis

What is the common name of Nemosenecio nikoensis?

Nikko Ragwort

Where is Nemosenecio nikoensis native to?

Japan

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-119248: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.