Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 397 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022945
Common Names
- Chungtien ragwort
- Chungtien groundsel
- Chungtien senecio
Description
Senecio chungtienensis (also called Chungtien ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio chungtienensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio chungtienensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio chungtienensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.
Where to Find Senecio chungtienensis
Senecio chungtienensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Senecio chungtienensis FAQ
What type of plant is Senecio chungtienensis?
Senecio chungtienensis is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Senecio chungtienensis found?
Senecio chungtienensis is found in Europe and Asia.
What is the growth habit of Senecio chungtienensis?
Senecio chungtienensis has an upright, clumping habit.
Species in the Senecio genus
Senecio niveoaureus,
Senecio humifusus,
Senecio barbarae,
Senecio longicollaris,
Senecio laricifolius,
Senecio queenslandicus,
Senecio fremontii,
Senecio paucijugus,
Senecio abruptus,
Senecio productus,
Senecio katangensis,
Senecio pseudoformosus,
Senecio formosissimus,
Senecio rauranus,
Senecio megaphylla,
Senecio subdentatus,
Senecio ruwenzoriensis,
Senecio expansus,
Senecio dolichocephalus,
Senecio littoreus,
Senecio diodon,
Senecio usgorensis,
Senecio glanduloso-lanosus,
Senecio goldmanii,
Senecio cedrorum,
Senecio caloneotes,
Senecio hansweberi,
Senecio altoandinus,
Senecio subauritus,
Senecio gardneri,
Senecio verbascifolius,
Senecio tarokoensis,
Senecio latiflorus,
Senecio dilungensis,
Senecio tenuicaulis,
Senecio aridus,
Senecio surinamensis,
Senecio kotschyanus,
Senecio pirottae,
Senecio propinquus,
Senecio murinus,
Senecio maeviae,
Senecio decipiens,
Senecio papillosus,
Senecio otuscensis,
Senecio hewrensis,
Senecio candidans,
Senecio sheldonensis,
Senecio telmateius,
Senecio digitalifolius,
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,