Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaposa
ID:
132793

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132122



Common Names

  • Encelia scaposa
  • Stemless Encelia
  • Scapose Encelia


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Synonyms

  • Simsia scaposa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Encelia scaposa stenophylla Shinners [unknown]
  • Encelia scaposa scaposa [unknown]

Description

Encelia scaposa (also called Stemless Encelia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has a compact, cushion-forming habit and its stems are covered with short hairs. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Encelia scaposa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. Its leaves can be used as a tea and have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encelia scaposa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encelia scaposa can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Encelia scaposa

Encelia scaposa is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy, and rocky soils.

Encelia scaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encelia scaposa?

Encelia scaposa

What is the common name of Encelia scaposa?

Stemless Encelia

What is the natural habitat of Encelia scaposa?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

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-92972: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.