Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 183 (-185; fig. 39) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044387
Common Names
- Niveoplanus
- Silver Ragwort
- Senecio niveoplanus
Description
Senecio niveoplanus (also called Snow Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has white, daisy-like flowers and its leaves are covered in white hairs. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio niveoplanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio niveoplanus is yellow, with a single row of ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio niveoplanus is a perennial that is best grown in full sun in well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Senecio niveoplanus
Senecio niveoplanus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Senecio niveoplanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio niveoplanus?
Senecio niveoplanus
What are the common names of Senecio niveoplanus?
Common names of Senecio niveoplanus include Snowy Groundsel and Snowy Ragwort
Where is Senecio niveoplanus native to?
Senecio niveoplanus is native to China
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,