Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 100 (-101), fig (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024547
Common Names
- Acritopappus harleyi
- Harley's Acritopappus
- Harley's Goldenweed
Description
Acritopappus harleyi (also called Harley’s goldenhead, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in desert and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acritopappus harleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dried flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acritopappus harleyi is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acritopappus harleyi is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Acritopappus harleyi
Acritopappus harleyi is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Acritopappus harleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acritopappus harleyi?
Acritopappus harleyi
What is the common name of Acritopappus harleyi?
Harley's Goldenbush
What is the habitat of Acritopappus harleyi?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Acritopappus genus
Acritopappus subtomentosus,
Acritopappus diamantinicus,
Acritopappus longifolius,
Acritopappus harleyi,
Acritopappus prunifolius,
Acritopappus pintoi,
Acritopappus santosii,
Acritopappus buiquensis,
Acritopappus teixeirae,
Acritopappus connatifolius,
Acritopappus micropappus,
Acritopappus catolesensis,
Acritopappus morii,
Acritopappus confertus,
Acritopappus heterolepis,
Acritopappus irwinii,
Acritopappus pereirae,
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,