Encelia densifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densifolia
ID:
29327
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
ine.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028656
Common Names
- Dense-leaved Encelia
- Densifolia Encelia
- Encelia densifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Encelia densifolia (also called Brittlebush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is commonly found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Encelia densifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encelia densifolia is a yellow-green disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are pale green and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xylopicrum parviflorum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Encelia densifolia
Encelia densifolia is a species of flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland.
Encelia densifolia FAQ
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Species in the Encelia genus
Encelia pilosiflora, Encelia virginensis, Encelia halimifolia, Encelia hispida, Encelia stenophylla, Encelia densifolia, Encelia palmeri, Encelia californica, Encelia farinosa, Encelia nutans, Encelia asperifolia, Encelia resinifera, Encelia ventorum, Encelia ravenii, Encelia densifolia, Encelia actoni, Encelia frutescens, Encelia conspersa, Encelia laciniata, Encelia canescens, Encelia scaposa, Encelia glandulosa,
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
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306133-2: Based on the initial data import