Senecio violifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violifolius
ID:
23486
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 577, fig. 13 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022815
Common Names
- Senecio Violifolius
- Violet-Leaved Senecio
- Violet Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio violifolius (also called Violet-leaved Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, in open areas and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio violifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senecio violifolius are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio violifolius is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It is best to prune the plant in the late summer to encourage more growth.
Where to Find Senecio violifolius
Senecio violifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, dry soils. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Senecio violifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio violifolius?
Senecio violifolius
What type of plant is Senecio violifolius?
Senecio violifolius is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Senecio violifolius found?
Senecio violifolius is found in Chile.
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-122055: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.