Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
80549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(14): 56 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079878



Common Names

  • Eucephalus glaucescens
  • Glaucescens Eucephalus
  • Glaucescens


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Description

Eucephalus glaucescens (also called Woolly Eucephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado, and grows in dry, open habitats such as chaparral and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Eucephalus glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and has a low water requirement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucephalus glaucescens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucephalus glaucescens is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eucephalus glaucescens

Eucephalus glaucescens is native to western North America, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Eucephalus glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eucephalus glaucescens?

Eucephalus glaucescens

What is the common name of Eucephalus glaucescens?

Woolly Eucephalus

What type of plant is Eucephalus glaucescens?

Herb

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-36452: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.