Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
latouchei
ID:
95435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jeffrey) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 50 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094764



Common Names

  • Latouche's Groundsel
  • Latouche's Ragwort
  • Latouche's Senecio


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Description

Sinosenecio latouchei (also called Latouche's groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape, with yellow flowers. It is native to China, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sinosenecio latouchei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also grown in pots and containers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinosenecio latouchei is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinosenecio latouchei can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sinosenecio latouchei

Sinosenecio latouchei is native to China. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.

Sinosenecio latouchei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinosenecio latouchei?

Sinosenecio latouchei

What is the common name of Sinosenecio latouchei?

Latouche's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Sinosenecio latouchei?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-50964: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
John Frederick Jeffrey (1866-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeffrey' in the authors string.