Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray ex Torr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
in Emory, Notes Mil. Reconnois. 143. 1848
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038658
Common Names
- Farinosa Encelia
- Farinosa Brittlebush
- Encelia farinosa
Description
Encelia farinosa (also called Brittlebush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to southwestern North America, and is found in deserts, scrublands, and grasslands. It has a shrubby habit and grows to a height of about 1 m (3 ft). The leaves are gray-green and covered in fine hairs, and the flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Encelia farinosa is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for wildlife. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encelia farinosa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encelia farinosa is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a sandy compost. Plant out in their final position when the plants are established.
Where to Find Encelia farinosa
Encelia farinosa can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
Encelia farinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alpinia ovoidocarpa?
Alpinia ovoidocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Alpinia ovoidocarpa?
It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east to China and Japan.
What are the uses of Alpinia ovoidocarpa?
The leaves and rhizomes of Alpinia ovoidocarpa are used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and other ailments.
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,