Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chola
ID:
4398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) R.C.Srivast. & C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 93(2): 318 (1996).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003727



Common Names

  • Chola Parasenecio
  • Parasenecio Chola
  • Chola Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia chola (W.W.Sm.) R.Mathur [unknown]
  • Senecio chola W.W.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Parasenecio chola (also called Chola Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parasenecio chola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parasenecio chola is a yellow, composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parasenecio chola is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants require little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Parasenecio chola

Parasenecio chola is native to the Andes Mountains and can be found in dry and rocky habitats.

Parasenecio chola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parasenecio chola?

Parasenecio chola

What is the natural habitat of Parasenecio chola?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.

What is the size of Parasenecio chola?

It is a small herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall.

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

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Ramesh Chandra Srivastava (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Srivast.' in the authors string.