Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purtschelleri
ID:
87458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1891: 443 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086787



Common Names

  • Purtscheller's Ragwort
  • Stinking Willie
  • Stinking Nanny


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Description

Senecio purtschelleri (also called Purtscheller's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio purtschelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio purtschelleri is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio purtschelleri is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senecio purtschelleri

Senecio purtschelleri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.

Senecio purtschelleri FAQ

What type of plant is Senecio purtschelleri?

Senecio purtschelleri is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Senecio purtschelleri native to?

Senecio purtschelleri is native to South America.

What is the growth habit of Senecio purtschelleri?

Senecio purtschelleri has an upright growth habit.

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-43168: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.