Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portalesianus
ID:
125666

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Rémy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 4(2): 175 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124995



Common Names

  • Senecio portalesianus
  • Portales Ragwort
  • Portales Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio antucensis antucensis [unknown]
  • Senecio polyphyllus antucensis Reiche [unknown]
  • Senecio portalesianus portalesianus [unknown]
  • Senecio antucensis Phil. [unknown]

Description

Senecio portalesianus (also called Portales' Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio portalesianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio portalesianus var. lanuginosus (Phil.) Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio portalesianus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio portalesianus is a hardy, herbaceous perennial plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Senecio portalesianus

Senecio portalesianus is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Senecio portalesianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio portalesianus?

Senecio portalesianus

What is the common name of Senecio portalesianus?

Portales' Ragwort

What is the habitat of Senecio portalesianus?

It is found in dry, sunny places in the mountains of central and southern Europe

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-86080: Based on the initial data import
Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.