Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn.) D.W.Taylor
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yosemite Sierra : 373 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331843
Common Names
- Ericameria monocephala
- One-headed Goldenbush
- One-headed Rabbitbrush
Description
Ericameria monocephala (also called One-headed goldenbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ericameria monocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ericameria monocephala is a yellow daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a fluffy white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ericameria monocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.
Where to Find Ericameria monocephala
Ericameria monocephala is native to the United States and can be found in the state of California.
Ericameria monocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ericameria monocephala?
Ericameria monocephala
What is the common name of Ericameria monocephala?
One-headed Goldenbush
What is the family of Ericameria monocephala?
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
Dean W. Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Taylor' in the authors string.