Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
2817

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(2, Suppl.): 449 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002146



Common Names

  • Dimeresia howellii
  • Howell's Dimeresia
  • Dimeresia Howellii


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Description

Dimeresia howellii (also called Howell's tarbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are small, linear, and gray-green in color. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dimeresia howellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dimeresia howellii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimeresia howellii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dimeresia howellii

Dimeresia howellii is native to California and can be found in coastal areas and in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is most commonly found in the counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Dimeresia howellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimeresia howellii?

Dimeresia howellii

What is the common name of Dimeresia howellii?

Howell's Dimeresia

What is the natural habitat of Dimeresia howellii?

Dimeresia howellii is native to California, USA

Species in the Dimeresia 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-102065: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.