Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
discoidea
ID:
118591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68(2): 153. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117920



Common Names

  • Ericameria discoidea
  • Round-headed Goldenbush
  • Round-headed Rabbitbrush


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus macronema macronema [unknown]
  • Haplopappus macronema A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster macronema Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ericameria discoidea discoidea [unknown]
  • Haplopappus macronema typicus H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Haplopappus macronema macronema [unknown]

Description

Ericameria discoidea (also called Disc-Leaved Goldenbush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a shrub with small, disc-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria discoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericameria discoidea has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria discoidea is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Layering can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Ericameria discoidea

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

Ericameria discoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria discoidea?

Ericameria discoidea

What type of plant is Ericameria discoidea?

Herb

Where is Ericameria discoidea native to?

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-79269: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.