Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virginensis
ID:
15493

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 37: 272 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014822

Common Names

  • Encelia Virginensis
  • Desert Brittlebush
  • Incienso

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Synonyms

  • Encelia virginensis virginensis [unknown]
  • Encelia frutescens virginensis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Encelia virginensis virginensis [unknown]
  • Encelia frutescens virginensis H.M.Hall [unknown]

Description

Encelia virginensis (also called Brittlebush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has bright yellow flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It grows in sandy, well-drained soils in arid and semi-arid regions, and is often found in washes and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Encelia virginensis is a drought-tolerant shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has many non-medical uses, such as providing a habitat for wildlife, providing erosion control, and being used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encelia virginensis has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encelia virginensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process. It is also susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.

Where to Find Encelia virginensis

Encelia virginensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in the wild in these areas.

Encelia virginensis FAQ

What are the common names of Encelia virginensis?

Encelia virginensis is commonly known as Virgin's Encelia or Brittlebush.

What is the natural habitat of Encelia virginensis?

Encelia virginensis is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitats.

What are the characteristics of Encelia virginensis?

Encelia virginensis is a perennial shrub with gray-green foliage and yellow flowers. It grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has a spreading habit.

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-114338: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.