Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texensis
ID:
132955

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Kennon & Trock

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Sida 20(3): 945 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132284



Common Names

  • Packera texensis
  • Texas Ragwort
  • Texas Groundsel


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Description

Packera texensis (also called Texas Ragwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the United States and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Packera texensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Packera texensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are hairy and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera texensis is a perennial herb that is native to the United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they are well established.

Where to Find Packera texensis

Packera texensis can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Packera texensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera texensis?

Packera texensis

What is the common name of Packera texensis?

Texas Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Packera texensis?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-93127: Based on the initial data import
R.J. O'Kennon (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kennon' in the authors string.
Debra K. Trock (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trock' in the authors string.