Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Rocky Mts. 853, 1067 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061772
Common Names
- Ericameria cervina
- Cervina Ericameria
- Cervina Ericameria Plant
Description
Ericameria cervina (also called Narrowleaf Goldenbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and linear with a toothed margin. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ericameria cervina is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ericameria cervina is a yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ericameria cervina is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. Water the plant regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ericameria cervina
Ericameria cervina is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to western North America and can be found in dry, rocky, open areas.
Ericameria cervina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ericameria cervina?
Ericameria cervina
What is the common name of Ericameria cervina?
Cushion buckwheat
What is the natural habitat of Ericameria cervina?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Ericameria genus
Ericameria linearis,
Ericameria parishii,
Ericameria arizonica,
Ericameria cooperi,
Ericameria teretifolia,
Ericameria palmeri,
Ericameria ericoides,
Ericameria bolanderi,
Ericameria nana,
Ericameria gilmanii,
Ericameria laricifolia,
Ericameria linearifolia,
Ericameria bloomeri,
Ericameria resinosa,
Ericameria suffruticosa,
Ericameria obovata,
Ericameria cervina,
Ericameria pinifolia,
Ericameria juarezensis,
Ericameria fasciculata,
Ericameria martirensis,
Ericameria paniculata,
Ericameria greenei,
Ericameria watsonii,
Ericameria brachylepis,
Ericameria nauseosa,
Ericameria viscosa,
Ericameria zionis,
Ericameria albida,
Ericameria crispa,
Ericameria discoidea,
Ericameria winwardii,
Ericameria sonorensis,
Ericameria lignumviridis,
Ericameria greenei,
Ericameria arborescens,
Ericameria cuneata,
Ericameria parryi,
Ericameria uintahensis,
Ericameria ophitidis,
Ericameria compacta,
Ericameria discoidea,
Ericameria monocephala,
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,