Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
134062

Status:
valid

Authors:
McClatchie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 124 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133391



Common Names

  • Cuneate Goldenbush
  • Gray Rabbitbrush
  • Graybush


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Synonyms

  • Chrysoma cuneata Greene [unknown]
  • Aster cuneatus (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Haplopappus cuneatus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Haplopappus cuneatus cuneatus [unknown]
  • Ericameria cuneata cuneata [unknown]
  • Chrysoma cuneata cuneata [unknown]
  • Bigelowia rupestris Greene [unknown]

Description

Ericameria cuneata (also called Wedgeleaf ericameria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, liver diseases, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ericameria cuneata var. spathulata H.M.Hall

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericameria cuneata has yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria cuneata is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Ericameria cuneata

Ericameria cuneata is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky, open areas.

Ericameria cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria cuneata?

Ericameria cuneata

What is the family of Ericameria cuneata?

Asteraceae

Where is Ericameria cuneata found?

North America

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-94195: Based on the initial data import
Alfred James McClatchie (1861-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClatchie' in the authors string.