Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zimapanica
ID:
44837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) C.C.Freeman & T.M.Barkley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Sida 16(4): 708 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044166

Common Names

  • Zimapan Packera
  • Zimapan Ragwort
  • Zimapan Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Senecio zimapanicus Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Packera zimapanica (also called Zimapan Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It typically grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Packera zimapanica is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Packera zimapanica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera zimapanica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer and early autumn. Stems should be cut just below a node and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Packera zimapanica

Packera zimapanica is native to Mexico.

Packera zimapanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera zimapanica?

Packera zimapanica

What is the common name of Packera zimapanica?

Zimapan Ragwort

What is the family of Packera zimapanica?

Asteraceae

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-142724: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Theodore Mitchell Barkley (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Barkley' in the authors string.
Craig Carl Freeman (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Freeman' in the authors string.