Status:
valid
Authors:
Ayasligil & Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42(1): 70 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010741
Common Names
- Amphoricarpos praedictus
- Praedictus Bearberry
- Praedictus Kinnikinnick
Description
Amphoricarpos praedictus (also called Predicted Amphoricarpos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Amphoricarpos praedictus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amphoricarpos praedictus has small, yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphoricarpos praedictus is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Amphoricarpos praedictus
Amphoricarpos praedictus is native to the southwestern United States, ranging from California to Arizona and New Mexico.
Amphoricarpos praedictus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphoricarpos praedictus?
Amphoricarpos praedictus
What is the common name of Amphoricarpos praedictus?
Predictable Amphoricarpos
What is the natural habitat of Amphoricarpos praedictus?
It is found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Amphoricarpos genus
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
Yahya Ayaşlıgil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ayasligil' in the authors string.