Status:
valid
Authors:
Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 433 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044795
Common Names
- Senecio Atrofuscus
- Purple Groundsel
- Rough Groundsel
Description
Ardisia odontophylla (also called Tooth-leaved Ardisia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy oval leaves and small white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio atrofuscus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural remedy for fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ardisia odontophylla are white with yellow stamens and have a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio atrofuscus is an annual herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination.
Where to Find Senecio atrofuscus
Senecio atrofuscus is a species of daisy found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial herb that grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Senecio atrofuscus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio atrofuscus?
Senecio atrofuscus
What is the common name of Senecio atrofuscus?
Atrofuscus
What is the natural habitat of Senecio atrofuscus?
It is found in the Andean regions of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
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,