Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Koyama
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 39: 156 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060272
Common Names
- Namnao Senecio
- Namnao Ragwort
- Namnao Groundsel
Description
Senecio namnaoensis (also called Namnao Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody base and a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio namnaoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio namnaoensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 2-3 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio namnaoensis is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. It should be planted in well-drained soil and in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Senecio namnaoensis
Senecio namnaoensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the northern part of the country.
Senecio namnaoensis FAQ
What type of soil does Senecio namnaoensis prefer?
Senecio namnaoensis prefers light, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
What type of climate does Senecio namnaoensis prefer?
Senecio namnaoensis prefers a warm, humid climate with temperatures ranging from 65-85°F (18-29°C).
How much sunlight does Senecio namnaoensis need?
Senecio namnaoensis prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,