Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cynthioides
ID:
42776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 46 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042105

Common Names

  • Cynthioides Packera
  • Cynthioides Groundsel
  • Cynthioides Butterweed

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Synonyms

  • Senecio wrightii Greenm. [unknown]
  • Senecio cynthioides Greene [unknown]
  • Senecio fendleri subintegra Greene [unknown]

Description

Packera cynthioides (also called Threadleaf Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant that typically grows up to 2 feet tall and has small, thread-like leaves. Its native range is the southeastern United States, and it is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Packera cynthioides is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Packera cynthioides has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera cynthioides is a perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Packera cynthioides

Packera cynthioides is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in open woods and meadows.

Packera cynthioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera cynthioides?

Packera cynthioides

What type of plant is Packera cynthioides?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Packera cynthioides found?

It is found in the southeastern United States

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-14072: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.