Status:
valid
Authors:
Piper
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 29: 101 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117284
Common Names
- Eucephalus gormanii
- Eucephalus
- Gormanii
Synonyms
- Aster gormanii S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Eucephalus gormanii (also called 'Gorman's Eucephalus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America and found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of lobed leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. The flower head is composed of yellow flowers with lobed bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Eucephalus gormanii is a shrub native to the western United States. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eucephalus gormanii is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eucephalus gormanii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and poor soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and deadheaded to encourage reblooming.
Where to Find Eucephalus gormanii
Eucephalus gormanii is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Eucephalus gormanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eucephalus gormanii?
Eucephalus gormanii
What is the common name of Eucephalus gormanii?
Gorman's Eucephalus
What type of plant is Eucephalus gormanii?
Eucephalus gormanii is a shrub
Species in the Eucephalus genus
Eucephalus elegans,
Eucephalus breweri,
Eucephalus ledophyllus,
Eucephalus paucicapitatus,
Eucephalus engelmannii,
Eucephalus glabratus,
Eucephalus glaucescens,
Eucephalus tomentellus,
Eucephalus vialis,
Eucephalus gormanii,
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,