Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
6305

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Strother) Villarreal

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 56: 10 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005634



Common Names

  • Beautiful Adenophyllum
  • Beautiful Adenophyllum-bush
  • Beautiful Adenophyllum-daisy


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Description

Adenophyllum pulcherrimum (also called beautiful adenophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Adenophyllum pulcherrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenophyllum pulcherrimum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophyllum pulcherrimum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Adenophyllum pulcherrimum

Adenophyllum pulcherrimum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as desert scrub and chaparral.

Adenophyllum pulcherrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenophyllum pulcherrimum?

Adenophyllum pulcherrimum

What is the common name of Adenophyllum pulcherrimum?

Beautiful Adenophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Adenophyllum pulcherrimum?

Deserts and dry areas of the southwestern United States

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-105420: Based on the initial data import
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.
José Ángel Villarreal (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villarreal' in the authors string.