Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ainsliaeiflorus
ID:
34544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 77(1): 47 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033873



Common Names

  • Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus
  • Ainsliaeiflorus Parasenecio
  • Ainsliaei Parasenecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio ainsliiflorus Franch. [unknown]
  • Koyamacalia leucanthema (Dunn) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
  • Cacalia leucanthema (Dunn) Y.Ling [unknown]
  • Senecio leucanthemus Dunn [unknown]

Description

Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus (also called Ainsliaea senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its yellow-green leaves and white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various health conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft at the end. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus

Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus?

Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus

What is the common name of Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus?

Ainsliae's ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Parasenecio genus

Parasenecio otopteryx, Parasenecio chola, Parasenecio nokoensis, Parasenecio souliei, Parasenecio pilgerianus, Parasenecio tenianus, Parasenecio gansuensis, Parasenecio shiroumensis, Parasenecio ogamontanus, Parasenecio hastiformis, Parasenecio rubescens, Parasenecio koualapensis, Parasenecio nikomontanus, Parasenecio petasitoides, Parasenecio chola, Parasenecio nipponicus, Parasenecio auriculatus, Parasenecio lidjiangensis, Parasenecio cyclotus, Parasenecio ianthophyllus, Parasenecio chokaiensis, Parasenecio forrestii, Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus, Parasenecio adenostyloides, Parasenecio quinquelobus, Parasenecio tsinlingensis, Parasenecio peltifolius, Parasenecio auriculatus, Parasenecio maowenensis, Parasenecio lancifolius, Parasenecio matsudae, Parasenecio roborowskii, Parasenecio shikokianus, Parasenecio abukumensis, Parasenecio maximowiczianus, Parasenecio hastatus, Parasenecio cuneatus, Parasenecio deltophyllus, Parasenecio rockianus, Parasenecio leucocephalus, Parasenecio morrisonensis, Parasenecio longispicus, Parasenecio vespertilo, Parasenecio hayachinensis, Parasenecio bulbiferoides, Parasenecio kangxianensis, Parasenecio koidzumianus, Parasenecio tripteris, Parasenecio sinicus, Parasenecio palmatisectus,

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-132745: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.