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Authors:
B.L.Turner
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1991
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 42 (1991)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077781
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Coreocarpus ixtapanus
- Coreocarpus
- Ixtapanus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        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.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        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 Coreocarpus 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,