Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portulacoides
ID:
33864

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Rémy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 4(2): 163 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033193



Common Names

  • Portulacoides Purslane
  • Portulacoides Senecio
  • Portulacoides Common Purslane


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Synonyms

  • Senecio macer Phil. [unknown]

Description

Senecio portulacoides (also called 'Portulaca-like Senecio', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio portulacoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio portulacoides has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio portulacoides is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Senecio portulacoides

Senecio portulacoides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Senecio portulacoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio portulacoides?

Senecio portulacoides

What is the common name of Senecio portulacoides?

Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio portulacoides?

Tropical forests

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-132093: Based on the initial data import
Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.