Senecio primulifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
primulifolius
ID:
66132
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Transactions of the Philosophical Institute of Victoria 2 1857
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065461
Common Names
- Primulifolius
- Senecio
- Primrose-leaved Ragwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio primulifolius (also called 'Primrose-leaved Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Himalayas. It has small, narrow, and deeply-divided leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio primulifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio primulifolius is a small, yellow-white flower. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio primulifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in Peru. It is a low-growing plant that grows to a height of about 10 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio primulifolius
Senecio primulifolius is native to Europe and can be found in dry meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Senecio primulifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio primulifolius?
Senecio primulifolius
What is the family of Senecio primulifolius?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Senecio primulifolius?
Primrose-leaved 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-22376: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.