Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanguisorbae
ID:
67002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 101. 1992 [28 Feb 1992]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066331

Common Names

  • Bloody Sowthistle
  • Bloody Packera
  • Packera sanguisorbae

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Synonyms

  • Senecio pinnatisectus DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio sanguisorbae DC. [unknown]
  • Cineraria pinnata La Llave [unknown]

Description

Packera sanguisorbae (also called Bloodleaf Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Packera sanguisorbae is used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, as a diuretic, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Packera sanguisorbae flower is yellow and has a daisy-like form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera sanguisorbae is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Packera sanguisorbae

Packera sanguisorbae is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Packera sanguisorbae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera sanguisorbae?

Packera sanguisorbae

What is the natural habitat of Packera sanguisorbae?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Packera sanguisorbae?

Spring

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-23219: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.