Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
109894

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts viii. (1873) 657.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109223



Common Names

  • Brittlebush
  • Incienso
  • Greasewood


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Description

Encelia frutescens (also called Brittlebush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry areas. It is a perennial, growing up to 1 m tall, with lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Encelia frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encelia frutescens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, curved beak. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encelia frutescens is an evergreen shrub that is best propagated by seed or cuttings in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees.

Where to Find Encelia frutescens

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

Encelia frutescens FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Encelia frutescens?

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

What is the growth habit of Encelia frutescens?

Encelia frutescens is a low-growing, spreading shrub with a woody base.

What is the flowering season of Encelia frutescens?

Encelia frutescens typically flowers from late winter to early summer.

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-6796: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.