Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malmstenii
ID:
94132

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake ex Tidestr.) Kartesz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Synth. N. Amer. Fl., nomencl. innov. Nomencl. Innov.: n.° 21 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093461

Common Names

  • Packera malmstenii
  • Malmsten's Ragwort
  • Woolly Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Senecio malmstenii S.F.Blake ex Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Senecio malmstenii S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Packera malmstenii (also called Malmsten's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Packera malmstenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Packera malmstenii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera malmstenii is a perennial plant that is native to the mountains of the western United States. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Packera malmstenii

Packera malmstenii can be found in the mountains of central and eastern Europe, including Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Packera malmstenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera malmstenii?

Packera malmstenii

What is the common name of Packera malmstenii?

Malmsten's Packera

What type of plant is Packera malmstenii?

Herbaceous perennial

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-49680: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Ivar Frederick Tidestrøm (1864-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tidestr.' in the authors string.
John T. Kartesz (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kartesz' in the authors string.