Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
ine
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127172
Common Names
- Sonoran Goldenbush
- Sonoran Ericameria
- Sonoran Rabbitbrush
Description
Ericameria sonorensis (also called Sonoran Goldenbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and gray-green foliage. It is found in dry, open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ericameria sonorensis is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ericameria sonorensis is yellow, with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ericameria sonorensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Ericameria sonorensis
Ericameria sonorensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Ericameria sonorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ericameria sonorensis?
Ericameria sonorensis
What is the common name of Ericameria sonorensis?
Sonoran goldenbush
What is the growth habit of Ericameria sonorensis?
It is an evergreen shrub
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,