Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hall
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 53 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022111
Common Names
- Palmer's Goldenbush
- Palmer's Rabbitbrush
- Palmer's Ericameria
Synonyms
- Isocoma palmeri (A.Gray) Shinners [unknown]
- Ericameria palmeri palmeri [unknown]
- Chrysoma palmeri Greene [unknown]
- Haplopappus palmeri palmeri [unknown]
- Haplopappus palmeri palmeri [unknown]
- Aster nevinii Kuntze [unknown]
- Haplopappus palmeri A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Ericameria palmeri (also called Palmer's Goldenbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry shrublands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ericameria palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ericameria palmeri var. pachylepis (H.M.Hall) G.L.Nesom
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ericameria palmeri is a yellow disc-shaped flower head. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and grey-green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ericameria palmeri is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they are well-established. Once established, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Ericameria palmeri
Ericameria palmeri is native to North America and can be found in the wild in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Ericameria palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ericameria palmeri?
Ericameria palmeri
What is the common name of Ericameria palmeri?
Palmer's Goldenbush
What is the natural habitat of Ericameria palmeri?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
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,