Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
covillei
ID:
3770

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 21: 334 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003099

Common Names

  • Coville's Enceliopsis
  • Coville's Sunray
  • Enceliopsis covillei

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Synonyms

  • Encelia grandiflora M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Enceliopsis argophylla grandiflora (A.Nelson) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Helianthella covillei A.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Enceliopsis covillei (also called Coville's Sunray, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Enceliopsis covillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enceliopsis covillei has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enceliopsis covillei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Enceliopsis covillei

Enceliopsis covillei can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Enceliopsis covillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enceliopsis covillei?

Enceliopsis covillei

What is the common name of Enceliopsis covillei?

Coville's encelia

What is the natural habitat of Enceliopsis covillei?

Enceliopsis covillei is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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-102994: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.