Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolanderi
ID:
24809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 45 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024138

Common Names

  • Packera
  • Bolander's Ragwort
  • Bolander's Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Senecio bolanderi A.Gray [unknown]
  • Packera bolanderi bolanderi [unknown]
  • Senecio bolanderi bolanderi [unknown]

Description

Packera bolanderi (also called Bolander's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in moist areas such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Packera bolanderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Packera bolanderi var. harfordii (Greenm.) Trock & T.M.Barkley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Packera bolanderi has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera bolanderi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Packera bolanderi

Packera bolanderi is native to North America. It can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Packera bolanderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera bolanderi?

Packera bolanderi

What is the common name of Packera bolanderi?

Bolander's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Packera bolanderi?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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-123324: 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.