Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl. 3): 245 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126211
Common Names
- Luzon Ragwort
- Luzon Groundsel
- Luzon Senecio
Description
Senecio luzoniensis (also called Luzon ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Philippines and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio luzoniensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio luzoniensis is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio luzoniensis is a perennial plant that is native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a moist soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Senecio luzoniensis
Senecio luzoniensis is native to the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
Senecio luzoniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio luzoniensis?
Senecio luzoniensis
What is the family of Senecio luzoniensis?
Asteraceae
Where is Senecio luzoniensis found?
Philippines
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,