Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peguanus
ID:
120836

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 365 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120165



Common Names

  • Senecio peguanus
  • Peguano Senecio
  • Senecio of Peguano


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Description

Senecio peguanus (also called Pegu Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has small, white flowers and dark green, ovate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio peguanus is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has small yellow flowers and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio peguanus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio peguanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Senecio peguanus

Senecio peguanus is native to Southeast Asia, specifically India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio peguanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio peguanus?

Senecio peguanus

What is the common name of Senecio peguanus?

Pegu Senecio

What type of plant is Senecio peguanus?

It is a herb

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,