Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ixtapanus
ID:
78452

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 42 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077781



Common Names

  • Coreocarpus ixtapanus
  • Coreocarpus
  • Ixtapanus


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Description

Coreocarpus ixtapanus (also called Ixtapan Coreocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and rocky slopes. It has alternate, simple leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape, with entire margins and a pointed tip. The inflorescence is a terminal corymb of small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Coreocarpus ixtapanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coreocarpus ixtapanus is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coreocarpus ixtapanus is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Coreocarpus ixtapanus

Coreocarpus ixtapanus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and disturbed areas.

Coreocarpus ixtapanus FAQ

What are the characteristics of Coreocarpus ixtapanus?

Coreocarpus ixtapanus is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of up to 40 cm. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and the flowers are yellow or white in color.

Where is Coreocarpus ixtapanus found?

Coreocarpus ixtapanus is found in the western United States, from California to Arizona.

What is the habitat of Coreocarpus ixtapanus?

Coreocarpus ixtapanus is found in dry, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed forests.

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