Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ampullaceus
ID:
130675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 63: t. 3487 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130004



Common Names

  • Ampullaceus Senecio
  • Senecio Ampullaceus
  • Ampullaceus Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio ampullaceus glaberrimus Engelm. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Senecio ampullaceus ampullaceus [unknown]
  • Senecio ampullaceus floccosus Engelm. & A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Senecio ampullaceus (also called Ampoule Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem with small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio ampullaceus is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio ampullaceus is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio ampullaceus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Senecio ampullaceus

Senecio ampullaceus can be found in the Caribbean region, Central and South America.

Senecio ampullaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio ampullaceus?

Senecio ampullaceus

What is the common name of Senecio ampullaceus?

Vase-shaped Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio ampullaceus?

Senecio ampullaceus is found in dry grasslands and meadows in Europe and North Africa

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,

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