Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peripotamus
ID:
38796

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 96 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038125



Common Names

  • Peripotamus Senecio
  • Senecio peripotamus
  • Peripotamus Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio rivularis J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Senecio rivularis rivularis [unknown]
  • Senecio rivularis rivularis [unknown]

Description

Senecio peripotamus (also called Peripotamus Ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio peripotamus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio peripotamus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio peripotamus is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of climates, and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio peripotamus

Senecio peripotamus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Senecio peripotamus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio peripotamus?

Senecio peripotamus

What is the family of Senecio peripotamus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio peripotamus?

Peripotamus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136863: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.