Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 95(1): 18 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336587
Common Names
- Yecoranum Adenophyllum
- Adenophyllum Yecoranum
- Yecoranum Adenophyllum
Description
Adenophyllum yecoranum (also called Yecora-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico. It has a rounded, spreading habit and grows to a height of 1.5 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Adenophyllum yecoranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenophyllum yecoranum is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenophyllum yecoranum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Adenophyllum yecoranum
Adenophyllum yecoranum is found in the dry regions of Central America, including Mexico and Guatemala.
Adenophyllum yecoranum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenophyllum yecoranum?
Adenophyllum yecoranum
What is the natural habitat of Adenophyllum yecoranum?
It is found in the dry grasslands of Mexico.
What is the flowering season of Adenophyllum yecoranum?
It flowers during the months of April and May.
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,