Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) B.L.Turner & A.M.Powell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Madroño 24: 5 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118909
Common Names
- Cymophora accedens
- Cymophora
- Cymophora Accedens
Synonyms
- Tridax accedens S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Cymophora accedens (also called Accedens Cypress, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cymophora accedens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymophora accedens is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymophora accedens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Cymophora accedens
Cymophora accedens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.
Cymophora accedens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymophora accedens?
Cymophora accedens
What is the family of Cymophora accedens?
Asteraceae
Where is Cymophora accedens native to?
Mexico and Central America
Species in the Cymophora 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,