Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
actoni
ID:
91231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 39: 47 (-48) (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090560

Common Names

  • Acton's Encelia
  • Encelia Flower
  • Acton's Flower

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Synonyms

  • Encelia frutescens actonii S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Encelia virginensis actonii (Elmer) B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Encelia virginiensis actoni (Elmer) D.D.Keck [unknown]

Description

Encelia actoni (also called Acton's Encelia, Acton's Sunray, and Acton's Daisy, among many other common names) is an herb native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in deserts and other arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Encelia actoni is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encelia actoni is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encelia actoni is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Encelia actoni requires little water and can tolerate temperatures up to 100°F (38°C).

Where to Find Encelia actoni

Encelia actoni can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.

Encelia actoni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encelia actoni?

Encelia actoni

What type of plant is Encelia actoni?

Encelia actoni is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Encelia actoni found?

Encelia actoni is found in the western United States and Mexico.

What is the habitat of Encelia actoni?

Encelia actoni is found in dry, rocky habitats.

What is the flowering season of Encelia actoni?

Encelia actoni typically flowers from April to July.

Species in the Asteraceae family

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