Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufiglandulosus
ID:
12342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 28: 599 (1895 publ. 1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011671



Common Names

  • Rufous Ragwort
  • Rufiglandulose Senecio
  • Rufous Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio rufiglandulosus rufiglandulosus [unknown]
  • Senecio latifolius latifolius [unknown]
  • Senecio latifolius sinuatifolius Kirk [unknown]
  • Senecio rufiglandulosus sinuatifolius (Kirk) Allan [unknown]
  • Senecio rufiglandulosus solandri (Allan) Allan [unknown]
  • Senecio latifolius Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f. [illegitimate]

Description

Senecio rufiglandulosus (also called red-gland senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a stout stem, and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio rufiglandulosus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio rufiglandulosus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of spiny, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio rufiglandulosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10.

Where to Find Senecio rufiglandulosus

Senecio rufiglandulosus is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Senecio rufiglandulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio rufiglandulosus?

Senecio rufiglandulosus

What is the common name of Senecio rufiglandulosus?

Red-Gland Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio rufiglandulosus?

Herb

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-111309: Based on the initial data import
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.