Senecio fistulosus
Senecio fistulosus, commonly known as the hollow-stemmed groundsel, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Characterized by its unique succulent stems, this plant contains bioactive compounds often utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Understanding its botanical features is essential for exploring its therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Senecio fistulosus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Within this group, it is specifically identified under the genus Senecio.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senecio | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Senecio fistulosus, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is most frequently called groundsel or hollow groundsel, reflecting its physical characteristics. In Spanish, the plant is commonly known as ruda de monte or senecio, and in Portuguese, it is identified as senécio.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions in South America. In the western portion of the continent, it can be found growing in Bolivia. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, its range extends through the northwest and southern regions of Argentina. The species is also distributed across central and southern Chile. Together, these locations highlight a broad longitudinal and latitudinal reach across the southern half of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Senecio fistulosus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid, Phenols, anthraquinones, flavonoids, hexadecanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |