Status:
valid
Authors:
L.C.Anderson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 35: 23 (-25), fig (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067671
Common Names
- Chrysothamnus eremobius
- Desert Rabbitbrush
- Eremobius Rabbitbrush
Synonyms
- Ericameria eremobia (L.C.Anderson) L.C.Anderson [unknown]
Description
Chrysothamnus eremobius (also called Desert Rabbitbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, often on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysothamnus eremobius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysothamnus eremobius is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysothamnus eremobius is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Chrysothamnus eremobius
Chrysothamnus eremobius can be found in the deserts of the western United States.
Chrysothamnus eremobius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysothamnus eremobius?
Chrysothamnus eremobius
Where does Chrysothamnus eremobius grow?
It grows in South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
What type of soil does Chrysothamnus eremobius prefer?
It prefers sandy or clay soils that are well-drained.
Species in the Chrysothamnus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,