Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lombokensis
ID:
136925

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 34: 27 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136254



Common Names

  • Senecio lombokensis
  • Lombokensis Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio lombokensis (also called Lombok Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lombokensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio lombokensis is a yellow-green disc-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lombokensis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Senecio lombokensis

Senecio lombokensis can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia.

Senecio lombokensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lombokensis?

Senecio lombokensis

What is the common name of Senecio lombokensis?

Lombok Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio lombokensis?

Grasslands, meadows, 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,

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