Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 77(1): 72 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072788
Common Names
- Long-leaved Ragwort
- Long-leaved Groundsel
- Hoary Ragwort
Synonyms
- Cacalia longispica Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Parasenecio longispicus (also called Long-spiked ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parasenecio longispicus is an edible plant that is used in salads and other dishes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parasenecio longispicus is a yellow-green disc floret with a white or yellowish corolla. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parasenecio longispicus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Parasenecio longispicus
Parasenecio longispicus can be found in the mountainous regions of the western United States and Canada.
Parasenecio longispicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parasenecio longispicus?
Parasenecio longispicus
What is the common name of Parasenecio longispicus?
Long-spiked Groundsel
What is the family of Parasenecio longispicus?
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,