Encelia ravenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ravenii
ID:
87710
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiggins
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 30: 251 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087039
Common Names
- Raven's Encelia
- Raven's Brittlebush
- Raven's Sunray
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Encelia ravenii (also called Raven's Encelia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in sandy and rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Encelia ravenii is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Encelia ravenii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Encelia ravenii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Encelia ravenii
Encelia ravenii is native to the deserts of California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Encelia ravenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encelia ravenii?
Encelia ravenii
What type of plant is Encelia ravenii?
It is a shrub.
Where does Encelia ravenii grow?
It is native to California.
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-43418: Based on the initial data import
Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.