Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureus
ID:
72068

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 2: 1214 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071397



Common Names

  • Purple Groundsel
  • Purple Ragwort
  • Purple Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia villosa Jacq. [unknown]
  • Jacobaea purpurea Thunb. [unknown]
  • Senecio clarenceanus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Senecio mucronulatus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Senecio bussei Muschl. [unknown]
  • Senecio lubumbashianus De Wild. [unknown]
  • Senecio lubumbashiensis De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Senecio purpureus (also called Purple Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has large, greyish-green leaves. Its flowers are yellow and white. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio purpureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio purpureus has a purple flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio purpureus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and fall.

Where to Find Senecio purpureus

Senecio purpureus is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Senecio purpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio purpureus?

Senecio purpureus

What is the natural habitat of Senecio purpureus?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

What are the uses of Senecio purpureus?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and digestive problems.

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,

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