Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
harleyi
ID:
25218

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123718: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.