Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 51 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077622
Common Names
- Sinosenecio Villiferus
- Woolly Groundsel
- Woolly Senecio
Synonyms
- Senecio villiferus Franch. [unknown]
- Ligularia villifera Diels [unknown]
Description
Sinosenecio villiferus (also called Hairy Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky areas and open grasslands, and has linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sinosenecio villiferus is a plant native to East Asia. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and skin ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinosenecio villiferus is a yellow-green head of small, tubular florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinosenecio villiferus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of China. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Sinosenecio villiferus
Sinosenecio villiferus is native to China and can be found in the alpine meadows of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Sinosenecio villiferus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinosenecio villiferus?
Sinosenecio villiferus
What is the common name of Sinosenecio villiferus?
Hairy Ragwort
What is the family of Sinosenecio villiferus?
Asteraceae
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,