Encelia hispida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
23659
Status:
valid
Authors:
Andersson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Galapagos Veg. 2: 186. (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022988
Common Names
- Hispida Brittlebush
- Hispida Incense Bush
- Hispida Tarbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Encelia hispida (also called Bristly Encelia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Encelia hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Encelia hispida has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single stem and two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Encelia hispida is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat moss and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Encelia hispida
Encelia hispida can be found in desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Encelia hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encelia hispida?
Encelia hispida
What is the common name of Encelia hispida?
Hairy Encelia
Where is Encelia hispida found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122222: Based on the initial data import
Nils Johan Andersson (1821-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andersson' in the authors string.