Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spellenbergii
ID:
18497

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.M.Barkley) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 101 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017826

Common Names

  • Spellenberg's Groundsel
  • Spellenberg's Ragwort
  • Spellenberg's Senecio

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Synonyms

  • Senecio spellenbergii T.M.Barkley [unknown]
  • Senecio cliffordii N.D.Atwood & S.L.Welsh [unknown]

Description

Packera spellenbergii (also called Spellenberg's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and produces yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Packera spellenbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Packera spellenbergii is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera spellenbergii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Packera spellenbergii

Packera spellenbergii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Packera spellenbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera spellenbergii?

Packera spellenbergii

What is the family of Packera spellenbergii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Packera spellenbergii?

Grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands

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

Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Theodore Mitchell Barkley (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Barkley' in the authors string.