Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
actinella
ID:
5356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 45 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004685

Common Names

  • Packera actinella
  • Gray Rabbit-tobacco
  • Gray Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Senecio actinella actinella [unknown]
  • Senecio actinella Greene [unknown]
  • Senecio actinella mogollonicus Greenm. [unknown]
  • Senecio mogollonicus Greene [unknown]

Description

Packera actinella (also called Threadleaf Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, pastures, and other disturbed areas. Its leaves are deeply lobed and spiny, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in heads.

Uses & Benefits

Packera actinella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Packera actinella is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera actinella is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and should be kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Packera actinella

Packera actinella is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and meadows. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Packera actinella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera actinella?

Packera actinella

What is the common name of Packera actinella?

Rabbitbrush

What is the natural habitat of Packera actinella?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

What is the blooming period of Packera actinella?

Late spring to early summer

What is the flower color of Packera actinella?

Yellow

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:179967-2: Based on the initial data import