Coleogyne ramosissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 6(2): 8 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003495
Common Names
- Coleogyne ramosissima
- Blackbrush
- Ramosissima Coleogyne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coleogyne ramosissima (also called Blackbrush, among many other common names) is a evergreen shrub native to western North America. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in deserts, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Coleogyne ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food source. The fruit can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coleogyne ramosissima is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coleogyne ramosissima is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.
Where to Find Coleogyne ramosissima
Coleogyne ramosissima is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in dry, open woods and rocky slopes.
Species in the Coleogyne 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-3456: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.