Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
69795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(1): 46. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069124

Common Names

  • Packera
  • Debilis
  • Packera Debilis

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Synonyms

  • Senecio nephrophyllus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Senecio debilis Nutt. [unknown]
  • Senecio fedifolius Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Packera debilis (also called Debile Ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Packera debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Packera debilis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene, and the seedling is a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera debilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Packera debilis

Packera debilis can be found in the meadows and grasslands of North America.

Packera debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera debilis?

Packera debilis

What type of plant is Packera debilis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Packera debilis native to?

It is native to the southeastern United States.

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-25963: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.