Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
20360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muhl. ex Willd.) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(1): 47. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019689

Common Names

  • Obovate Packera
  • Obovate Butterweed
  • Obovate Packera

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Synonyms

  • Senecio obovatus obovatus [unknown]
  • Senecio rotundus (Britton) Small [unknown]
  • Senecio obovatus rotundus Britton [unknown]
  • Senecio elliottii Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Senecio obovatus Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Senecio obovatus obovatus [unknown]
  • Senecio aureus obovatus (Muhl. ex Willd.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Senecio obovatus elliottii (Torr. & A.Gray) Fernald [unknown]
  • Senecio elongatus Pursh [unknown]

Description

Packera obovata (also called 'Roundleaf Ragwort', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and obovate leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Packera obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Packera obovata is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera obovata is a perennial herb that is propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Packera obovata

Packera obovata can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and prairies in the eastern United States.

Packera obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera obovata?

Packera obovata

What is the common name of Packera obovata?

Round-leaved Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Packera obovata?

Packera obovata is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streams and ponds.

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-119039: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.