Climbing senecio
Senecio scandens
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It lies along the ground. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are long and flexible and 2-5 m long. They are branched and can be hairy. The leaves are oval to narrowly triangle shaped and 3-12 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base and can have deep teeth or lobes. There can be 2-6 side lobes towards the base.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It climbs in forests and near streams from sea level to 4,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The flowers and young leaves are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jiuliming, Tsing-daw, Serkiling