Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paupercula
ID:
1605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Á.Löve & D.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. n.° 128: 520 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000934

Common Names

  • Pauper Packera
  • Pauper Ragwort
  • Pauper Groundsel

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Description

Packera paupercula (also called Balsam Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist meadows, open woods, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Packera paupercula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Packera paupercula var. appalachiana A.M.Mahoney
Packera paupercula var. savannarum R.R.Kowal
Packera paupercula var. pseudotomentosa (Mack. & Bush) R.R.Kowal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Packera paupercula has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera paupercula is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Packera paupercula

Packera paupercula can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Packera paupercula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera paupercula?

Packera paupercula

What is the common name of Packera paupercula?

Balsam Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Packera paupercula?

Woodlands, meadows, and open fields

What is the flowering season of Packera paupercula?

Spring and summer

What is the growth habit of Packera paupercula?

Upright, clump-forming perennial

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-100890: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Doris Löve (1918-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Löve' in the authors string.
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.