Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.N.Campb. & Medley) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77: 261. 1995 [dt. Sep 1994; publ. on 31 Jan 1995]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021669
Common Names
- Eurybia saxicastellii
- Rocky-Site Wood Aster
- Rocky-Site Aster
Description
Eurybia saxicastellii (also called Rock-castle Eurybia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and can tolerate drought.
Uses & Benefits
Eurybia saxicastellii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eurybia saxicastellii is a small, white flower head. Its seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurybia saxicastellii is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division of the root clumps in the spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, but this is more difficult. The plant prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Eurybia saxicastellii
Eurybia saxicastellii is native to the southeastern United States, including parts of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Eurybia saxicastellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurybia saxicastellii?
Eurybia saxicastellii
What is the common name of Eurybia saxicastellii?
Rocky Mountain Ragwort
Where is Eurybia saxicastellii found?
Eurybia saxicastellii is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Eurybia genus
Eurybia integrifolia,
Eurybia conspicua,
Eurybia radulina,
Eurybia merita,
Eurybia saxicastellii,
Eurybia glauca,
Eurybia furcata,
Eurybia surculosa,
Eurybia hemispherica,
Eurybia compacta,
Eurybia macrophylla,
Eurybia jonesiae,
Eurybia divaricata,
Eurybia spinulosa,
Eurybia avita,
Eurybia schreberi,
Eurybia horrida,
Eurybia spectabilis,
Eurybia paludosa,
Eurybia sibirica,
Eurybia herveyi,
Eurybia mirabilis,
Eurybia radula,
Eurybia chlorolepis,
Eurybia eryngiifolia,
Eurybia chasei,
Eurybia kingii,
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,