Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
41255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Zoe 2: 230 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040584

Common Names

  • Encelia nutans
  • Nodding Sunray
  • Sunray

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Description

Encelia nutans (also called Nodding Encelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It is characterized by its small, nodding yellow flowers and gray-green foliage. It is found in desert scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Encelia nutans is a drought-tolerant plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encelia nutans is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encelia nutans is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Encelia nutans

Encelia nutans is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in deserts, scrublands, and grasslands.

Encelia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encelia nutans?

Encelia nutans

What is the common name of Encelia nutans?

Nodding Encelia

What is the natural habitat of Encelia nutans?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and washes in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts.

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-139247: Based on the initial data import
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.