Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obovata
ID:
60005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68(2): 152 (1990): (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059334

Common Names

  • Ericameria obovata
  • Whitebush
  • Whitebush Rabbitbrush

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Description

Ericameria obovata (also called Obovate Goldenbush, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 0.5m in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria obovata is a shrub used as a windbreak or as a hedge. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericameria obovata has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria obovata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ericameria obovata

Ericameria obovata can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in North America.

Ericameria obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria obovata?

Ericameria obovata

What is the common name of Ericameria obovata?

Oval-leaved Goldenbush

What is the natural habitat of Ericameria obovata?

It is native to the southwestern 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-16421: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.