Senecio grandiflorus
Purple Ragwort
Also known as: Senecio albidus E.Mey. ex DC. +2 more
- Senecio albidus E.Mey. ex DC.
- Senecio pauciflorus Thunb.
- Senecio venustus Aiton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Senecio grandiflorus (commonly known as Purple Ragwort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Great Britain