Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albopurpureus
ID:
136335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Faun. & Fl. Nepal Himal. (Sci. Res. Jap. Exped. Nepal Himal. 1952-53) 1: 271. 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135664



Common Names

  • White Groundsel
  • White Ragwort
  • Purple Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio bracteolatus bracteolatus [unknown]
  • Senecio alpinus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Senecio bracteolatus Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Senecio albopurpureus (also called white-purple ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky slopes, grasslands, and other areas with dry soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio albopurpureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio bracteolatus var. luteus Tortosa & Adr.Bartoli

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio albopurpureus is yellow and has a bright yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio albopurpureus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Senecio albopurpureus

Senecio albopurpureus is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Senecio albopurpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio albopurpureus?

Senecio albopurpureus

What is the common name of Senecio albopurpureus?

White-purple ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio albopurpureus?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the Caucasus region

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-96403: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.