Senecio glaucus
Seneciio glaucus, commonly known as Blue Groundsel, is a resilient succulent perennial native to coastal regions. Characterized by its glaucous, fleshy leaves and striking yellow blooms, this plant thrives in sandy soils. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest for its unique chemical properties and medicinal potential.
- Scientific name: Senecio glaucus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is categorized 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 glaucus, is recognized by different common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is referred to as شيخة رمادية, while in Hebrew, it is called סביון יפו.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | شيخة رمادية | Wikidata |
| he | סביון יפו | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several continents and regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Spain. Its presence extends to Southeastern Europe, specifically inhabiting the island of Sicilia. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species is located in both Krym and South European Russia. Finally, its range reaches into Northern Africa, where it is documented in Algeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Senecio glaucus, is characterized by its distinct aerial tissues, which emerge above the soil surface to perform vital physiological functions. These aerial parts consist of fleshy, succulent leaves that often exhibit a glaucous, bluish-gray coating, helping the plant retain moisture in its natural habitat. Additionally, the aerial tissues include the stems and the reproductive structures, such as the inflorescences, which are essential for the plant's growth and propagation within its ecosystem.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Senecio glaucus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4,5-di-epi-aristolochene, dehydrofukinone, gallic acid, p-cymene, phytol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4,5-di-epi-aristolochene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrofukinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Senecio glaucus has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Senecio glaucus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida glabrata.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida glabrata | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |