Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
zionis
ID:
115662

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.C.Anderson) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68(2): 153 (1990): (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114991

Common Names

  • Zion's Ericameria
  • Zion's Goldenbush
  • Zion's Rabbitbrush

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Description

Ericameria zionis (also called Zion Goldenbush, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria zionis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericameria zionis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria zionis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance once established. For best results, sow seeds in the spring and take stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Ericameria zionis

Ericameria zionis can be found in the Zion National Park in Utah, USA.

Ericameria zionis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria zionis?

Ericameria zionis

What is the common name of Ericameria zionis?

Zion goldenbush

What is the optimal climate for Ericameria zionis?

Ericameria zionis prefers warm and dry climates.

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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Loran Crittenden Anderson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Anderson' in the authors string.