Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
compacta
ID:
138514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.M.Hall) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 152. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137843

Common Names

  • Compact Ericameria
  • Compact Rabbitbush
  • Compact Rabbitbrush

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Description

Ericameria compacta (also called Rabbitbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ericameria compacta is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria compacta is a shrub that is native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ericameria compacta

Ericameria compacta is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, often on slopes and in open woods.

Ericameria compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria compacta?

Ericameria compacta

What is the common name of Ericameria compacta?

Compact Goldenbush

What is the natural habitat of Ericameria compacta?

Open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-9851: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Harvey Monroe Hall (1874-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hall' in the authors string.