Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
breweri
ID:
35800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 254 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035129



Common Names

  • Eucephalus breweri
  • Eucephalus
  • Breweri


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Synonyms

  • Aster breweri (A.Gray) Semple [unknown]
  • Heterotheca breweri (A.Gray) Shinners [unknown]
  • Diplogon breweri (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis breweri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis breweri breweri [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis breweri multibracteata Jeps. [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis wrightii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis gracilis Eastw. [unknown]

Description

Eucephalus breweri (also called Brewer's Eucephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky soils in deserts, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eucephalus breweri is used as an ornamental plant, to attract butterflies and bees, and as a medicinal herb for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucephalus breweri has yellow flowers and small, brown seeds with a tuft of hairs. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucephalus breweri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Eucephalus breweri

Eucephalus breweri is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Eucephalus breweri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eucephalus breweri?

Eucephalus breweri

What is the common name of Eucephalus breweri?

Brewer's eucephalus

What is the natural habitat of Eucephalus breweri?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-133977: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.