Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
viscidiflorus
ID:
63506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 324 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062835



Common Names

  • Viscid Rabbitbrush
  • Viscid Rabbit-brush
  • Viscid Chrysothamnus


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Synonyms

  • Linosyris viscidiflora viscidiflora [unknown]
  • Ericameria viscidiflora viscidiflora [unknown]
  • Bigelowia douglasii douglasii [unknown]
  • Ericameria viscidiflora viscidiflora [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus typicus (H.M.Hall & Clem.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus viscidiflorus [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus viscidiflorus [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus pumilus pumilus [unknown]

Description

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (also called Rubber Rabbitbrush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western North America. It has small yellow flowers and sticky leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus is a wildflower that is commonly used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus sub. lanceolatus H.M.Hall & Clem.
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus sub. axillaris (D.D.Keck) L.C.Anderson
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus sub. viscidiflorus
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus sub. puberulus H.M.Hall & Clem.
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus sub. planifolius L.C.Anderson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus is a yellow-green color, with a single head of ray florets and a single head of disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers dry, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus is native to western North America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus?

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

What type of plant is Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus?

It is native to North America, primarily in the western United States

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-1983: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.