Senecio erythrophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrophyllus
ID:
31576
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lazaro
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Anal. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 29: 149.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030905
Common Names
- Senecio erythrophyllus
- Red-leaved Ragwort
- Red-leaf Ragwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio erythrophyllus (also called Red-leaved Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with red-tinged leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio erythrophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio erythrophyllus is a yellow-orange color with a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, brown and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.
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Senecio erythrophyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and should germinate in 1-3 weeks. When large enough to handle, seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Division in spring is also possible, but it is best to pot up the divisions in a cold frame until they are established. Plant out in early summer.
Where to Find Senecio erythrophyllus
Senecio erythrophyllus can be found in South America.
Senecio erythrophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio erythrophyllus?
Senecio erythrophyllus
What type of plant is Senecio erythrophyllus?
It is an annual herb
What are the common names of Senecio erythrophyllus?
It is commonly known as Red-Leaved Ragwort
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,