Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.L.Welsh) Kartesz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Synth. N. Amer. Fl., nomencl. innov. Nomencl. Innov.: n.° 20 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131034
Common Names
- Packera castoreus
- Beaver-Tail Ragwort
- Beaver-Tail Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio castoreus S.L.Welsh [unknown]
Description
Packera castoreus (also called Beavertail Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Packera castoreus is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Packera castoreus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, small, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Packera castoreus is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Packera castoreus
Packera castoreus is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Packera castoreus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Packera castoreus?
Packera castoreus
What is the common name of Packera castoreus?
Beaver's Packera
What type of plant is Packera castoreus?
Asteraceae
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,