Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 77(1): 28 (1999), as 'begonia (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129439
Common Names
- Parasenecio Begoniifolius
- Parasenecio
- Begoniifolius
Description
Parasenecio begoniifolius (also called Begonia-Leaved Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a branched stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Parasenecio begoniifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, colds, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parasenecio begoniifolius has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow-orange center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parasenecio begoniifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can be propagated by division of the rootstock. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Parasenecio begoniifolius
Parasenecio begoniifolius is native to Africa and is found in moist, open habitats. It can be found in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Parasenecio begoniifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parasenecio begoniifolius?
Parasenecio begoniifolius
What is the common name of Parasenecio begoniifolius?
Begonia-leaved Senecio
What is the family of Parasenecio begoniifolius?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Parasenecio begoniifolius?
Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
What is the flowering season of Parasenecio begoniifolius?
Summer
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,