Status:
valid
Authors:
Hepp
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. xxiii. 167 (1938).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086098
Common Names
- Oyster Plant
- Oysterleaf
- Oyster Senecio
Description
Senecio oyensis (also called 'Oyster Plant', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with white or yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio oyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio oyensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio oyensis is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.
Where to Find Senecio oyensis
Senecio oyensis is native to Japan and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops. It is available for purchase from online nurseries and garden centers.
Senecio oyensis FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Senecio oyensis?
Senecio oyensis requires full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering.
What type of climate does Senecio oyensis prefer?
Senecio oyensis prefers a warm, temperate climate.
What type of soil does Senecio oyensis prefer?
Senecio oyensis prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.
Species in the Senecio genus
Senecio niveoaureus,
Senecio humifusus,
Senecio barbarae,
Senecio longicollaris,
Senecio laricifolius,
Senecio queenslandicus,
Senecio fremontii,
Senecio paucijugus,
Senecio abruptus,
Senecio productus,
Senecio katangensis,
Senecio pseudoformosus,
Senecio formosissimus,
Senecio rauranus,
Senecio megaphylla,
Senecio subdentatus,
Senecio ruwenzoriensis,
Senecio expansus,
Senecio dolichocephalus,
Senecio littoreus,
Senecio diodon,
Senecio usgorensis,
Senecio glanduloso-lanosus,
Senecio goldmanii,
Senecio cedrorum,
Senecio caloneotes,
Senecio hansweberi,
Senecio altoandinus,
Senecio subauritus,
Senecio gardneri,
Senecio verbascifolius,
Senecio tarokoensis,
Senecio latiflorus,
Senecio dilungensis,
Senecio tenuicaulis,
Senecio aridus,
Senecio surinamensis,
Senecio kotschyanus,
Senecio pirottae,
Senecio propinquus,
Senecio murinus,
Senecio maeviae,
Senecio decipiens,
Senecio papillosus,
Senecio otuscensis,
Senecio hewrensis,
Senecio candidans,
Senecio sheldonensis,
Senecio telmateius,
Senecio digitalifolius,
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,