Senecio nikoensis — Edible Plant Database

What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves

Leaves are edible cooked. Some caution is advised given the plant's noted toxicity.

Known Hazards

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

Asia, China, Japan,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

How to Identify

Senecio nikoensis is a perennial herb reaching 1 m tall with hermaphroditic flowers pollinated by insects. It grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils with good drainage, tolerating mildly acid to basic pH levels. The plant thrives in semi-shade to full sun and prefers consistently moist conditions, making it suitable for maritime environments.

How to Grow

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in a sunny position in most well-drained moderately fertile soils.

Propagation: Seed - sow in spring in a greenhouse, barely covering the seed, and keep the compost moist. Prick out seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle and plant out in early summer if they have grown sufficiently. Otherwise overwinter in a greenhouse or cold frame and plant out the following year after the last expected frosts. Division in spring. Root cuttings in early spring.

Medicinal Uses

The plant has medicinal uses, though no details are available.

Other Uses

None known.

Wikipedia

Senecio nikoensis is a perennial herb reaching 1 m tall with hermaphroditic flowers pollinated by insects. It grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils with good drainage, tolerating mildly acid to basic pH levels. The plant thrives in semi-shade to full sun and prefers consistently moist conditions, making it suitable for maritime environments.