Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 242 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002000
Common Names
- Sinosenecio leiboensis
- Leibo Senecio
- Leibo Groundsel
Description
Sinosenecio leiboensis (also called Leibo Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It has small, yellow flowers with a black center. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinosenecio leiboensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties and is used to treat wounds, cuts, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinosenecio leiboensis is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are hairy and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinosenecio leiboensis is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Sinosenecio leiboensis
Sinosenecio leiboensis is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Sinosenecio leiboensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinosenecio leiboensis?
Sinosenecio leiboensis
What is the common name of Sinosenecio leiboensis?
Leibo Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Sinosenecio leiboensis?
It is found in dry, open woods and fields in the eastern United States and Canada.
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,