Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brachylepis
ID:
91199

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Hall

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 56 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090528



Common Names

  • Brachy-Leaf Goldenbush
  • Brachylepis Goldenbush
  • Ericameria Brachylepis


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Synonyms

  • Aster brachylepis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Haplopappus brachylepis H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Chrysoma brachylepis Greene [unknown]
  • Haplopappus propinquus (A.Gray) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Bigelowia brachylepis A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Ericameria brachylepis (also called Rabbitbrush, Goldenbush, and Greasewood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in deserts and other arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria brachylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericameria brachylepis has small yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 4mm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria brachylepis is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ericameria brachylepis

Ericameria brachylepis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Ericameria brachylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria brachylepis?

Ericameria brachylepis

What is the common name of Ericameria brachylepis?

Short-Scaled Goldenbush

Where is Ericameria brachylepis found?

Ericameria brachylepis is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Ericameria genus

Ericameria linearis, Ericameria parishii, Ericameria arizonica, Ericameria cooperi, Ericameria teretifolia, Ericameria palmeri, Ericameria ericoides, Ericameria bolanderi, Ericameria nana, Ericameria gilmanii, Ericameria laricifolia, Ericameria linearifolia, Ericameria bloomeri, Ericameria resinosa, Ericameria suffruticosa, Ericameria obovata, Ericameria cervina, Ericameria pinifolia, Ericameria juarezensis, Ericameria fasciculata, Ericameria martirensis, Ericameria paniculata, Ericameria greenei, Ericameria watsonii, Ericameria brachylepis, Ericameria nauseosa, Ericameria viscosa, Ericameria zionis, Ericameria albida, Ericameria crispa, Ericameria discoidea, Ericameria winwardii, Ericameria sonorensis, Ericameria lignumviridis, Ericameria greenei, Ericameria arborescens, Ericameria cuneata, Ericameria parryi, Ericameria uintahensis, Ericameria ophitidis, Ericameria compacta, Ericameria discoidea, Ericameria monocephala,

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-46814: Based on the initial data import
Harvey Monroe Hall (1874-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hall' in the authors string.