Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Clark
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Aliso 17: 201 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063375
Common Names
- Encelia resinifera
- Resin-bearing Encelia
- Brittlebush
Synonyms
- Encelia frutescens resinosa M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Encelia resinifera tenuifolia C.Clark [unknown]
- Encelia resinifera resinifera [unknown]
Description
Encelia resinifera (also called Resin Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas. It has a woody stem with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Encelia resinifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encelia resinifera is yellow, with a single head of florets. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encelia resinifera is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2m. It is native to North America and is found in temperate regions. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Encelia resinifera
Encelia resinifera is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Encelia resinifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encelia resinifera?
Encelia resinifera
What is the common name of Encelia resinifera?
Resin-bearing Encelia
What is the natural habitat of Encelia resinifera?
Encelia resinifera is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands in the western United States.
Species in the Encelia genus
Encelia pilosiflora,
Encelia virginensis,
Encelia halimifolia,
Encelia hispida,
Encelia stenophylla,
Encelia densifolia,
Encelia palmeri,
Encelia californica,
Encelia farinosa,
Encelia nutans,
Encelia asperifolia,
Encelia resinifera,
Encelia ventorum,
Encelia ravenii,
Encelia densifolia,
Encelia actoni,
Encelia frutescens,
Encelia conspersa,
Encelia laciniata,
Encelia canescens,
Encelia scaposa,
Encelia glandulosa,
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,