Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perralderianus
ID:
74159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 9: 173 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073488



Common Names

  • Perralderianus Senecio
  • Senecio Plant
  • Senecio Perralderianus


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Synonyms

  • Senecio perralderianus perralderianus [unknown]

Description

Senecio perralderianus (also called Perralder's Groundsel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Canary Islands, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen, woody shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio perralderianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio perralderianus sub. perralderianus
Senecio perralderianus sub. hosmariensis (Pau & Font Quer) Blanca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio perralderianus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio perralderianus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Senecio perralderianus

Senecio perralderianus is native to Central and South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, especially in areas with high elevation.

Senecio perralderianus FAQ

How much sunlight does Senecio perralderianus need?

Senecio perralderianus needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.

How much water does Senecio perralderianus need?

Senecio perralderianus needs moist soil and regular watering to thrive.

What is the best soil type for Senecio perralderianus?

Senecio perralderianus prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6-7.

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-30233: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.