Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
90782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090111

Common Names

  • Ericameria watsonii
  • Watson's Goldenbush
  • Watson's Ericameria

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Synonyms

  • Aster serenoi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macronema watsonii Greene [unknown]
  • Haplopappus suffruticosus D.C.Eaton [unknown]
  • Haplopappus watsonii watsonii [unknown]
  • Haplopappus watsonii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Ericameria watsonii (also called Watson's Ericameria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It has leathery, dark green leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Americas and is found in open fields and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria watsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericameria watsonii has small yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria watsonii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Ericameria watsonii

Ericameria watsonii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas, including roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Ericameria watsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria watsonii?

Ericameria watsonii

What are the common names of Ericameria watsonii?

Watson's Goldenbush, Watson's Ericameria

What is the natural habitat of Ericameria watsonii?

It is native to North America and grows in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands

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-46406: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.