Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ambiguus
ID:
134783

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ling) Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 77(1): 45 (1999): (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134112



Common Names

  • Parasenecio
  • Ambiguous Groundsel
  • Senecio Ambiguus


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Description

Parasenecio ambiguus (also called Ambiguous Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Parasenecio ambiguus is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, respiratory ailments, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Parasenecio ambiguus var. wangianus (Ling) Y.L.Chen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parasenecio ambiguus has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parasenecio ambiguus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Parasenecio ambiguus

Parasenecio ambiguus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Parasenecio ambiguus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parasenecio ambiguus?

Parasenecio ambiguus

What is the common name of Parasenecio ambiguus?

Ambiguous Groundsel

What is the family of Parasenecio ambiguus?

Asteraceae

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-94910: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.