Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jungioides
ID:
130004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 558, fig. 5 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129333



Common Names

  • Senecio jungioides
  • Jung's ragwort
  • Jung's groundsel


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Description

Senecio jungioides (also called Jung's Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, yellow flowers and silvery-green foliage. Native to the western United States, it is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio jungioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio jungioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio jungioides is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or division and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senecio jungioides

Senecio jungioides can be found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas.

Senecio jungioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio jungioides?

Senecio jungioides

What type of plant is Senecio jungioides?

Senecio jungioides is an annual herb.

Where is Senecio jungioides found?

Senecio jungioides is found in the United States and Canada.

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,