Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
appendiculatum
ID:
62974

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


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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.

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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 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-19309: Based on the initial data import
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.