Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lavandulifolius
ID:
23488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India [Wight] 23. 1834 [Dec 1834] (as 'lavandulaefolius')

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022817



Common Names

  • Madhuca palembanica
  • Palembang Mahua
  • Palembang Butter Tree


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Synonyms

  • Pseudojacobaea lavandulifolius (Wall. ex DC.) R.Mathur [unknown]

Description

Senecio lavandulifolius (also called Lavender-leaved Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, in open areas and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lavandulifolius has been used as a decorative plant in gardens, and as an ornamental plant in flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senecio lavandulifolius are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lavandulifolius is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It is best to prune the plant in the late summer to encourage more growth.

Where to Find Senecio lavandulifolius

Senecio lavandulifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Senecio lavandulifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lavandulifolius?

Senecio lavandulifolius

What is the common name of Senecio lavandulifolius?

Lavender-leaved Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio lavandulifolius?

Asteraceae

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

IPNI record: 245973-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000053690
The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-152281: Originally associated with wfo-0000053690
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-152281: Originally associated with wfo-0000053690
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245973-1: Based on the initial data import
IPNI Record:77319771-1: Derived from the June 2023 IPNI import.