Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lignumviridis
ID:
131097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.L.Welsh) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78(1): 64 (1995): (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130426

Common Names

  • Ericameria lignumviridis
  • Green Wood Aster
  • Lignum Aster

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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus lignumviridis S.L.Welsh [unknown]

Description

Ericameria lignumviridis (also called Green-wood Goldenbush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flower heads. It prefers to grow in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria lignumviridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in the production of honey and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericameria lignumviridis has yellow flowers with a long, thin tube and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, narrow, linear leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria lignumviridis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. Place the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep them moist. Rooting should occur within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Ericameria lignumviridis

Ericameria lignumviridis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Ericameria lignumviridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria lignumviridis?

Ericameria lignumviridis

What is the common name of Ericameria lignumviridis?

Greenwood's Ericameria

What is the family of Ericameria lignumviridis?

Asteraceae

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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.