Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bernardina
ID:
17741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 45 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017070



Common Names

  • Bernardina Packera
  • Bernardina Groundsel
  • Bernardina Ragwort


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Description

Packera bernardina (also called 'Alpine Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Packera bernardina has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, single, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Seed: small, dark brown, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. Seedlings: with a rosette of leaves, up to 10 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera bernardina is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist medium. It is best to use a rooting hormone for better success.

Where to Find Packera bernardina

Packera bernardina is native to the western United States and Canada.

Packera bernardina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera bernardina?

Packera bernardina

What type of plant is Packera bernardina?

A perennial herb

Where is Packera bernardina found?

It is found in the western United States

Species in the Packera genus

Packera paupercula, Packera layneae, Packera actinella, Packera aurea, Packera tampicana, Packera toluccana, Packera loratifolia, Packera bernardina, Packera spellenbergii, Packera obovata, Packera eurycephala, Packera bolanderi, Packera ganderi, Packera werneriifolia, Packera flettii, Packera pauciflora, Packera macounii, Packera contermina, Packera crocata, Packera umbraculifera, Packera neomexicana, Packera cardamine, Packera cymbalaria, Packera hyperborealis, Packera hintoniorum, Packera bellidifolia, Packera cynthioides, Packera millefolium, Packera zimapanica, Packera indecora, Packera streptanthifolia, Packera millelobata, Packera candidissima, Packera porteri, Packera musiniensis, Packera franciscana, Packera sanguisorbae, Packera debilis, Packera moranii, Packera clevelandii, Packera sanguisorboides, Packera hartiana, Packera tomentosa, Packera scalaris, Packera schweinitziana, Packera antennariifolia, Packera fendleri, Packera hyperborealis, Packera malmstenii, Packera multilobata,

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-11652: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.