Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conspersa
ID:
114996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 26 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114325



Common Names

  • Scattered Encelia
  • Desert Sunflower
  • Conspersa Encelia


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Description

Encelia conspersa (also called Spotted Encelia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and is usually found in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Encelia conspersa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encelia conspersa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encelia conspersa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that typically grows to only 1-2’ tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It features small, yellow daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with yellow center disks and white ray florets. Flowers appear in spring. Narrow, linear, gray-green leaves (to 1/2” wide) are arranged in a basal rosette. Cultivation and propagation: Encelia conspersa prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Encelia conspersa

Encelia conspersa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Encelia conspersa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encelia conspersa?

Encelia conspersa

What is the common name of Encelia conspersa?

Scattered encelia

What is the natural habitat of Encelia conspersa?

Deserts and dry grasslands

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-75828: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.