Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ling) Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 77(1): 81 (1999): (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084242
Common Names
- Chinese Parasenecio
- Chinese Groundsel
- Chinese Ragwort
Description
Parasenecio sinicus (also called Parasenecio sinicus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Parasenecio sinicus is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parasenecio sinicus has small, yellow-green flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, slender shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parasenecio sinicus is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herb. It can be propagated from seeds sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.
Where to Find Parasenecio sinicus
Parasenecio sinicus is native to China and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Parasenecio sinicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parasenecio sinicus?
Parasenecio sinicus
What is the family of Parasenecio sinicus?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Parasenecio sinicus?
Dry, rocky slopes
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,