Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorphophylla
ID:
129599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 46 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128928



Common Names

  • Dimorphic Packera
  • Two-Form Packera
  • Two-Formed Packera


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Synonyms

  • Senecio heterodoxus Greene ex Rydb. [unknown]
  • Senecio dimorphophyllus dimorphophyllus [unknown]
  • Senecio dimorphophyllus Greene [unknown]
  • Packera dimorphophylla dimorphophylla [unknown]
  • Senecio dimorphophyllus dimorphophyllus [unknown]
  • Packera dimorphophylla dimorphophylla [unknown]

Description

Packera dimorphophylla (also called Dimorphic Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is usually found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Packera dimorphophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Packera dimorphophylla var. intermedia (T.M.Barkley) Trock & T.M.Barkley
Packera dimorphophylla var. paysonii (T.M.Barkley) Trock & T.M.Barkley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Packera dimorphophylla has yellow flowers with a black center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera dimorphophylla is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Packera dimorphophylla

Packera dimorphophylla can be found in the United States in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Packera dimorphophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera dimorphophylla?

Packera dimorphophylla

What is the natural habitat of Packera dimorphophylla?

Packera dimorphophylla is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.

What is the flowering period of Packera dimorphophylla?

Packera dimorphophylla flowers from April to June.

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-89885: 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.