Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 101 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012964
Common Names
- Packera tampicana
- Tampico Packera
- Tampico Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio greggii Rydb. [unknown]
- Senecio imparipinnatus Klatt [unknown]
- Senecio ervendbergii Greenm. [unknown]
- Senecio tampicanus DC. [unknown]
Description
Packera tampicana (also called Tampico ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Packera tampicana has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Packera tampicana has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Packera tampicana is an annual herb that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Packera tampicana
Packera tampicana is found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Packera tampicana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Packera tampicana?
Packera tampicana is native to Mexico.
What type of soil does Packera tampicana prefer?
Packera tampicana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
How much sun does Packera tampicana need?
Packera tampicana prefers full sun.
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,