Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ophitidis
ID:
138437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.T.Howell) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137766



Common Names

  • Ericameria ophitidis
  • Snakeweed
  • Snake Root


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus ophitidis (J.T.Howell) D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Haplopappus bloomeri ophitidis J.T.Howell [unknown]

Description

Ericameria ophitidis (also called Snake-like Ericameria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, chaparral, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria ophitidis is used for its attractive yellow flowers and is often used in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericameria ophitidis has yellow flowers with a yellow center and a diameter of 1/2 inch. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria ophitidis is a shrub that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ericameria ophitidis

Ericameria ophitidis can be found in the United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, California, and New Mexico.

Ericameria ophitidis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria ophitidis?

Ericameria ophitidis

What is the common name of Ericameria ophitidis?

Snake-leaf goldenbush

What type of plant is Ericameria ophitidis?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
John Thomas Howell (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Howell' in the authors string.