Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antennariifolia
ID:
86628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 45 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085957

Common Names

  • Packera Antennariifolia
  • Antennariifolia Packera
  • Antennariifolia Ragwort

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Synonyms

  • Senecio antennariifolius Britton [unknown]

Description

Packera antennariifolia (also called Antennaria-leaved Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are ovate, oblong, and toothed. The flowers are yellow and clustered in a head. It is found in dry, open woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Packera antennariifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Packera antennariifolia has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera antennariifolia is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring and covered lightly with soil. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Packera antennariifolia

Packera antennariifolia can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Packera antennariifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera antennariifolia?

Packera antennariifolia

What is the common name of Packera antennariifolia?

Antennaria-leaved Groundsel

What is the family of Packera antennariifolia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-42346: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.