Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phyllolepis
ID:
125356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 77(1): 69 (1999): (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124685



Common Names

  • Phyllolepis Groundsel
  • Phyllolepis Senecio
  • Parasenecio


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Synonyms

  • Koyamacalia phylolepis (Franch.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
  • Koyamacalia hupehensis (Hand.-Mazz.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
  • Senecio phyllolepis Franch. [unknown]
  • Cacalia phyllolepis (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Cacalia hupehensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Parasenecio phyllolepis (also called Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Parasenecio phyllolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parasenecio phyllolepis has small yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parasenecio phyllolepis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Parasenecio phyllolepis

Parasenecio phyllolepis can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Parasenecio phyllolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parasenecio phyllolepis?

Parasenecio phyllolepis

What is the common name of Parasenecio phyllolepis?

Woolly groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Parasenecio phyllolepis?

Open woods, prairies, and disturbed sites

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-85782: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.