Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
5638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 178 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004967



Common Names

  • Senecio scandens
  • Climbing Groundsel
  • Climbing Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria chinensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Senecio confusus Elmer [unknown]
  • Senecio chinensis DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio solanifolius Jeffrey [unknown]

Description

Senecio scandens (also called Climbing Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio scandens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in hanging baskets and window boxes. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a border plant. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio scandens var. scandens
Senecio scandens var. incisus Franch.
Senecio scandens var. crataegifolius (Hayata) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio scandens is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio scandens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Senecio scandens

Senecio scandens can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Senecio scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio scandens?

Senecio scandens

What is the common name of Senecio scandens?

Climbing Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio scandens?

Senecio scandens is found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247478-1: Based on the initial data import