Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 34(6): 643 (1996) (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008800
Common Names
- Parasenecio gansuensis
- Gansu Groundsel
- Gansu Ragwort
Description
Parasenecio gansuensis (also called Gansu Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It grows up to 1m in height and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin and the Colorado Plateau.
Uses & Benefits
Parasenecio gansuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parasenecio gansuensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parasenecio gansuensis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Parasenecio gansuensis
Parasenecio gansuensis can be found in China.
Parasenecio gansuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parasenecio gansuensis?
Parasenecio gansuensis
What type of plant is Parasenecio gansuensis?
Parasenecio gansuensis is an annual herb.
Where does Parasenecio gansuensis grow?
Parasenecio gansuensis is native to China.
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,