Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tergopurpureus
ID:
42873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 3: 263 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042202

Common Names

  • Senecio tergopurpureus
  • Tergopurpureus Senecio
  • Senecio Tergopurpureus

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Description

Senecio tergopurpureus (also called Purple-backed Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.5 meters. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio tergopurpureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio tergopurpureus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio tergopurpureus is an annual herb that is best propagated through seed. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Senecio tergopurpureus

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

Senecio tergopurpureus FAQ

What is Senecio tergopurpureus?

Senecio tergopurpureus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Senecio tergopurpureus found?

Senecio tergopurpureus is found in Mexico and Central America.

What are the uses of Senecio tergopurpureus?

Senecio tergopurpureus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,