Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Erythea 3: 96 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082485
Common Names
- Chrysothamnus vaseyi
- Vasey's Rabbitbrush
- Vasey's Chrysothamnus
Description
Chrysothamnus vaseyi (also called Vasey's rabbitbrush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysothamnus vaseyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysothamnus vaseyi has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysothamnus vaseyi is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Chrysothamnus vaseyi
Chrysothamnus vaseyi can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in North America.
Chrysothamnus vaseyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysothamnus vaseyi?
Chrysothamnus vaseyi
What is the common name of Chrysothamnus vaseyi?
Vasey's Rabbitbrush
What is the natural habitat of Chrysothamnus vaseyi?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges
Species in the Chrysothamnus 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,