Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lag.) Strother
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Sida 11(4): 376 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062303
Common Names
- Adenophyllum appendiculatum
- Appendaged Adenophyllum
- Appendaged Adenophyllum Tree
Description
Adenophyllum appendiculatum (also called appendaged adenophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in disturbed sites, roadsides, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Adenophyllum appendiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenophyllum appendiculatum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenophyllum appendiculatum is an evergreen perennial that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Adenophyllum appendiculatum
Adenophyllum appendiculatum is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Sonora, and Zacatecas.
Adenophyllum appendiculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenophyllum appendiculatum?
Adenophyllum appendiculatum
What is the natural habitat of Adenophyllum appendiculatum?
Deserts and scrublands of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
What is the flower color of Adenophyllum appendiculatum?
White or pink
Species in the Adenophyllum genus
Adenophyllum pulcherrimum,
Adenophyllum glandulosum,
Adenophyllum speciosum,
Adenophyllum wrightii,
Adenophyllum porophyllum,
Adenophyllum cooperi,
Adenophyllum appendiculatum,
Adenophyllum squamosum,
Adenophyllum porophylloides,
Adenophyllum anomalum,
Adenophyllum aurantium,
Adenophyllum yecoranum,
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,