Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dümmer) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 50 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079957
Common Names
- Sinosenecio hederifolius
- Ivy-Leaved Groundsel
- Ivy-Leaved Senecio
Description
Sinosenecio hederifolius (also called Ivy-leaved Ragwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinosenecio hederifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinosenecio hederifolius has yellow flowers with a white center and a yellow-green seed head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinosenecio hederifolius is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Sinosenecio hederifolius
Sinosenecio hederifolius is native to South America and can be found in open fields, disturbed sites, and roadsides.
Sinosenecio hederifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinosenecio hederifolius?
Sinosenecio hederifolius
What is the common name of Sinosenecio hederifolius?
Ivy-leaved Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Sinosenecio hederifolius?
Grassy places, roadsides, and waste places
Species in the Sinosenecio genus
Sinosenecio septilobus,
Sinosenecio lingularioides,
Sinosenecio leiboensis,
Sinosenecio chienii,
Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus,
Sinosenecio wuyiensis,
Sinosenecio denticulatus,
Sinosenecio cyclaminifolius,
Sinosenecio oldhamianus,
Sinosenecio rotundifolius,
Sinosenecio guangxiensis,
Sinosenecio eriopodus,
Sinosenecio changii,
Sinosenecio subrosulatus,
Sinosenecio fanjingshanicus,
Sinosenecio bodinieri,
Sinosenecio jiuhuashanicus,
Sinosenecio trinervius,
Sinosenecio hunanensis,
Sinosenecio dryas,
Sinosenecio globigerus,
Sinosenecio villiferus,
Sinosenecio homogyniphyllus,
Sinosenecio hederifolius,
Sinosenecio sungpanensis,
Sinosenecio subcoriaceus,
Sinosenecio saxatilis,
Sinosenecio latouchei,
Sinosenecio phalacrocarpoides,
Sinosenecio palmatisectus,
Sinosenecio fangianus,
Sinosenecio euosmus,
Sinosenecio baojingensis,
Sinosenecio jishouensis,
Sinosenecio yilingii,
Sinosenecio hupingshanensis,
Sinosenecio qii,
Sinosenecio nanchuanicus,
Sinosenecio sichuanicus,
Sinosenecio albonervius,
Sinosenecio confervifer,
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,