Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phalacrocarpus
ID:
13538

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012867



Common Names

  • Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus
  • Phalacrocarpus Senecio
  • Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio phalacrocarpus Hance [unknown]
  • Senecio phalacrocarpus phalacrocarpus [unknown]

Description

Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus (also called White-Fruited Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus is a perennial plant native to China. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is a slow process.

Where to Find Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus

Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the alpine meadows of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus?

Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus

What is the common name of Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus?

Large-Fruited Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Sinosenecio phalacrocarpus?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

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-112451: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.