Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.C.Eaton) A.Heller
Source:
gcc
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia i. 7. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137826
Common Names
- Gray Sphaeromeria
- Gray Rabbitbrush
- Gray Rabbit-brush
Description
Sphaeromeria cana (also called Grey Sphaeromeria, 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
Sphaeromeria cana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are also used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphaeromeria cana is a white, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeromeria cana is a perennial that is native to western North America. 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 Sphaeromeria cana
Sphaeromeria cana is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.
Sphaeromeria cana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeromeria cana?
Sphaeromeria cana
What is the common name of Sphaeromeria cana?
White-Headed Woolly Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Sphaeromeria cana?
Dry slopes and open woods
Species in the Sphaeromeria genus
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,