Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuanus
ID:
27354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lauterb.) Belcher

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. xliii. 53 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026683



Common Names

  • Papuanus Senecio
  • Senecio Papuanus
  • Papuanus Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Gynura papuana Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Erechtites erechthitoides (Lauterb.) Mattf. [unknown]
  • Erechtites papuana (Lauterb.) Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Senecio papuanus (also called Papuan groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Guinea. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio papuanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio papuanus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio papuanus is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Senecio papuanus

Senecio papuanus is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.

Senecio papuanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio papuanus?

Senecio papuanus

What is the common name of Senecio papuanus?

Papuan ragwort

What is the family of Senecio papuanus?

Asteraceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-125790: Based on the initial data import
Robert Orange Belcher (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Belcher' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.