Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bigelovii
ID:
133248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Sida 20(4): 1394 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132577



Common Names

  • Bigelow's Groundsel
  • Bigelow's Ragwort
  • Dieteria Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Aster townshendii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera pattersonii pattersonii [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera pattersonii Greene [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera centaureoides Greene [unknown]
  • Aster bigelovii A.Gray in Torr. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera centaureoides Greene ex Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera bigelovii bigelovii [unknown]
  • Dieteria bigelovii bigelovii [unknown]
  • Aster pattersonii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera bigelovii (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]

Description

Dieteria bigelovii (also called Bigelow's Horsebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dieteria bigelovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dieteria bigelovii var. mucronata (Greene) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Dieteria bigelovii var. commixta (Greene) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dieteria bigelovii has yellow flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dieteria bigelovii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Dieteria bigelovii

Dieteria bigelovii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Dieteria bigelovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dieteria bigelovii?

Dieteria bigelovii

What is the common name of Dieteria bigelovii?

Bigelow's Rabbitbrush

What is the natural habitat of Dieteria bigelovii?

Dry grasslands, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas

Species in the Dieteria genus

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-93412: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Ronald Lee Hartman (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hartm.' in the authors string.
David R. Morgan (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Morgan' in the authors string.