Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) H.Koyama
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 3b: 51 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026776
Common Names
- Parasenecio nipponicus
- Parasenecio
- Nipponicus
Synonyms
- Cacalia nipponica nipponica [unknown]
- Cacalia farfarifolia nipponica (Miq.) Matsum. [unknown]
- Cacalia nipponica Miq. [unknown]
- Koyamacalia nipponica (Miq.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
Description
Parasenecio nipponicus (also called Japanese Parasenecio, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb with white or yellow flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parasenecio nipponicus is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parasenecio nipponicus is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc with a white margin. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parasenecio nipponicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. To propagate by seed, sow in the fall or early spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Parasenecio nipponicus
Parasenecio nipponicus is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Parasenecio nipponicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parasenecio nipponicus?
Parasenecio nipponicus
What type of plant is Parasenecio nipponicus?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Parasenecio nipponicus grow?
Japan
Species in the Parasenecio genus
Parasenecio otopteryx,
Parasenecio chola,
Parasenecio nokoensis,
Parasenecio souliei,
Parasenecio pilgerianus,
Parasenecio tenianus,
Parasenecio gansuensis,
Parasenecio shiroumensis,
Parasenecio ogamontanus,
Parasenecio hastiformis,
Parasenecio rubescens,
Parasenecio koualapensis,
Parasenecio nikomontanus,
Parasenecio petasitoides,
Parasenecio chola,
Parasenecio nipponicus,
Parasenecio auriculatus,
Parasenecio lidjiangensis,
Parasenecio cyclotus,
Parasenecio ianthophyllus,
Parasenecio chokaiensis,
Parasenecio forrestii,
Parasenecio ainsliaeiflorus,
Parasenecio adenostyloides,
Parasenecio quinquelobus,
Parasenecio tsinlingensis,
Parasenecio peltifolius,
Parasenecio auriculatus,
Parasenecio maowenensis,
Parasenecio lancifolius,
Parasenecio matsudae,
Parasenecio roborowskii,
Parasenecio shikokianus,
Parasenecio abukumensis,
Parasenecio maximowiczianus,
Parasenecio hastatus,
Parasenecio cuneatus,
Parasenecio deltophyllus,
Parasenecio rockianus,
Parasenecio leucocephalus,
Parasenecio morrisonensis,
Parasenecio longispicus,
Parasenecio vespertilo,
Parasenecio hayachinensis,
Parasenecio bulbiferoides,
Parasenecio kangxianensis,
Parasenecio koidzumianus,
Parasenecio tripteris,
Parasenecio sinicus,
Parasenecio palmatisectus,
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,