Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 319 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032178
Common Names
- Ericameria nana
- Dwarf Goldenbush
- Dwarf Goldenbush
Synonyms
- Haplopappus cervinus S.Watson [unknown]
- Chrysothamnus nanus Howell [unknown]
- Haplopappus nanus D.C.Eaton [unknown]
- Chrysoma nana Greene [unknown]
- Haplopappus crevinus S.Watson [unknown]
- Haplopappus nanus nanus [unknown]
Description
Ericameria nana (also called dwarf goldenbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub of the Asteraceae family. It has small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ericameria nana has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ericameria nana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ericameria nana is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Ericameria nana
Ericameria nana is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Ericameria nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ericameria nana?
Ericameria nana
What type of plant is Ericameria nana?
Ericameria nana is a perennial shrub
Where is Ericameria nana found?
Ericameria nana is found in the western United States
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,