Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
131723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lamarck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 356 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131052



Common Names

  • Canescens Encelia
  • Gray Encelia
  • Hoary Encelia


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Synonyms

  • Coreopsis limensis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Encelia limensis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Encelia canescens canescens [unknown]
  • Encelia alternifolia Raeusch. [unknown]

Description

Encelia canescens (also called Gray Encelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Encelia canescens is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Encelia canescens var. oblongifolia S.F.Blake
Encelia canescens var. parvifolia (Kunth) Ball

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encelia canescens is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, small, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encelia canescens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Encelia canescens

Encelia canescens is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Encelia canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encelia canescens?

Encelia canescens

What is the common name of Encelia canescens?

Hoary Encelia

What type of plant is Encelia canescens?

Asteraceae

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,