Status:
valid
Authors:
Lamarck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 356 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131052
Common Names
- Canescens Encelia
- Gray Encelia
- Hoary Encelia
Synonyms
- Coreopsis limensis Jacq. [unknown]
- Encelia limensis Jacq. [unknown]
- Encelia canescens canescens [unknown]
- Encelia alternifolia Raeusch. [unknown]
Description
Encelia canescens (also called Gray Encelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Encelia canescens is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Encelia canescens var. oblongifolia S.F.Blake
Encelia canescens var. parvifolia (Kunth) Ball
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encelia canescens is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, small, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encelia canescens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Encelia canescens
Encelia canescens is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Encelia canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encelia canescens?
Encelia canescens
What is the common name of Encelia canescens?
Hoary Encelia
What type of plant is Encelia canescens?
Asteraceae
Species in the Encelia genus
Encelia pilosiflora,
Encelia virginensis,
Encelia halimifolia,
Encelia hispida,
Encelia stenophylla,
Encelia densifolia,
Encelia palmeri,
Encelia californica,
Encelia farinosa,
Encelia nutans,
Encelia asperifolia,
Encelia resinifera,
Encelia ventorum,
Encelia ravenii,
Encelia densifolia,
Encelia actoni,
Encelia frutescens,
Encelia conspersa,
Encelia laciniata,
Encelia canescens,
Encelia scaposa,
Encelia glandulosa,
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,