Status:
valid
Authors:
C.I Peng & S.W.Chung
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 43(2): 155 (2002) (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081546
Common Names
- Kuan Mountain Groundsel
- Kuan Shan Groundsel
- Kuan Mountain Ragwort
Description
Senecio kuanshanensis (also called Kuanshan Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio kuanshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio kuanshanensis has small, yellow-green flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and a few small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio kuanshanensis is a perennial herb native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Senecio kuanshanensis
Senecio kuanshanensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Taiwan. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Senecio kuanshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio kuanshanensis?
Senecio kuanshanensis
What is the family of Senecio kuanshanensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Senecio kuanshanensis?
Kuanshan ragwort
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
Shih Wen Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Chung' in the authors string.