Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greenei
ID:
137741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 47 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137070



Common Names

  • Greene's Packera
  • Greene's Ragwort
  • Greene's Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio greenei A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Packera greenei (also called Greene's Packera, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Packera greenei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Packera greenei is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a few yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera greenei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Packera greenei

Packera greenei is native to the western United States.

Packera greenei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera greenei?

Packera greenei

What is the common name of Packera greenei?

Greene's Packera

What is the habitat of Packera greenei?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-97767: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.