Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
josei
ID:
1321495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sklenář

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30(4): 394 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333949

Common Names

  • Senecio Josei
  • Josei Plant
  • Josei Senecio

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Description

Senecio josei (also called Jose's Senecio, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is found in forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio josei is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio josei is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, obovate-lanceolate-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, obovate-lanceolate-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio josei can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Senecio josei

Senecio josei is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Senecio josei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio josei?

Senecio josei

What is the natural habitat of Senecio josei?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flowering period of Senecio josei?

Spring and summer

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,

References

Petr Sklenář (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sklenář' in the authors string.