Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
fasciculatum
ID:
1009740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 139 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001009078

Common Names

  • Adenostoma fasciculatum
  • Chamise
  • Greasewood

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Description

Adenostoma fasciculatum (also called Chamise, among many other common names) is a evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It is native to North America and is found in mountain forests, hillsides, and valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Adenostoma fasciculatum is used in ornamental gardening and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds to gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenostoma fasciculatum var. prostratum Dunkle
Adenostoma fasciculatum var. obtusifolium S.Watson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Adenostoma fasciculatum are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenostoma fasciculatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Softwood cuttings in spring in a frame. Layering in spring.

Where to Find Adenostoma fasciculatum

Adenostoma fasciculatum can be found in western North America, particularly in California and Oregon.

Species in the Adenostoma genus

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-4733: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.