Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 344 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092671
Common Names
- Coreocarpus arizonicus
- Arizona Seepweed
- Arizona Seablite
Synonyms
- Coreopsis arizonica O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Leptosyne arizonica arizonica [unknown]
- Coreocarpus arizonicus arizonicus [unknown]
- Leptosyne arizonica A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Coreocarpus arizonicus (also called Arizona bladderpod, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the United States and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coreocarpus arizonicus is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used to make a tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Coreocarpus arizonicus var. filiformis S.F.Blake
Coreocarpus arizonicus var. sanpedroensis (E.B.Sm.) B.L.Turner
Coreocarpus arizonicus var. pubescens S.F.Blake
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coreocarpus arizonicus is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coreocarpus arizonicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Coreocarpus arizonicus
Coreocarpus arizonicus can be found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Coreocarpus arizonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coreocarpus arizonicus?
Coreocarpus arizonicus
What is the common name of Coreocarpus arizonicus?
Arizona coreocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Coreocarpus arizonicus?
Desert regions of North America
Species in the Coreocarpus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,