Senecio esperensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esperensis
ID:
1332070
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sykes) de Lange
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 53(3): 132 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344524
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio esperensis (also called Esperen's Senecio, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to South Africa. It has green foliage and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio esperensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio esperensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio esperensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Senecio esperensis
Senecio esperensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.
Senecio esperensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio esperensis?
Senecio esperensis
What type of plant is Senecio esperensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Senecio esperensis found?
It is found in China, India, and Thailand.
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,
References
William Russell Sykes (1927-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sykes' in the authors string.
Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151940-1: Based on the initial data import