Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
96887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 1: 19, t. 15 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096216



Common Names

  • Adenocaulon bicolor
  • Trail Plant
  • Two-colored Caulanthus


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Synonyms

  • Adenocaulon bicolor bicolor [unknown]
  • Adenocaulon integrifolium Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Adenocaulon bicolor (also called Two-colored Adenocaulon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocaulon bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenocaulon bicolor flowers are white, with a single head of ray florets and a central disc of tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves that are deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocaulon bicolor is a perennial plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Adenocaulon bicolor

Adenocaulon bicolor can be found in North America, ranging from Alaska to California.

Adenocaulon bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocaulon bicolor?

Adenocaulon bicolor

What type of plant is Adenocaulon bicolor?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Adenocaulon bicolor?

Woodland and meadows

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