Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Ling ex Y.L.Chen, S.Yun Liang & K.Y.Pan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19(1): 90. 1981 [18 Feb 1981]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083164
Common Names
- Lhasa Senecio
- Senecio Lhasaensis
- Lhasa Ragwort
Description
Senecio lhasaensis (also called Lhasa Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Tibet. It has yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lhasaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio lhasaensis is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lhasaensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring and should be kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Senecio lhasaensis
Senecio lhasaensis can be found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal.
Senecio lhasaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lhasaensis?
Senecio lhasaensis
What is the common name of Senecio lhasaensis?
Lhasa senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio lhasaensis?
It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
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,