Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macounii
ID:
32114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 47 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031443

Common Names

  • Packera macounii
  • Macounii Packera
  • Packera Macounii

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Synonyms

  • Senecio ligulifolius Greene [unknown]
  • Senecio macounii Greene [unknown]
  • Senecio fastigiatus fastigiatus [unknown]
  • Senecio fastigiatus macounii (Greene) Greenm. [unknown]
  • Senecio spatulifolius Kellogg [unknown]
  • Senecio leucocrinus Greene [unknown]
  • Senecio fastigiatus Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Packera macounii (also called Macoun's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Canada and the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Packera macounii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Packera macounii is yellow in color and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera macounii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Packera macounii

Packera macounii is native to Canada and can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and open woodlands.

Packera macounii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera macounii?

Packera macounii

What is the common name of Packera macounii?

Macoun's ragwort

Where is Packera macounii native to?

Eastern North America

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-130404: Based on the initial data import
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.