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
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.
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
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,