Status:
valid
Authors:
Martelli
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. xv. (1883) 301.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117443
Common Names
- Senecio sumatranus
- Sumatran Groundsel
- Sumatran Ragwort
Description
Senecio sumatranus (also called Sumatran Groundsel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist forests and wet grasslands. It is a perennial herb with long, thin stems and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio sumatranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio sumatranus is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio sumatranus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.
Where to Find Senecio sumatranus
Senecio sumatranus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests. It is also found in parts of India and China.
Senecio sumatranus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio sumatranus?
Senecio sumatranus
What is the common name of Senecio sumatranus?
Sumatran Ragwort
What is the habitat of Senecio sumatranus?
It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
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,