Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acradenia
ID:
17650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 111 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016979



Common Names

  • Acradenia
  • Acradenia Bush
  • Acradenia Sagebrush


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Synonyms

  • Bigelowia acradenia Greene [unknown]
  • Haplopappus acradenius S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Isocoma acradenia acradenia [unknown]
  • Isocoma limitanea Rose & Standl. [unknown]
  • Aster acradenius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Haplopappus acradenius acradenius [unknown]
  • Haplopappus acradenius acradenius [unknown]
  • Isocoma acradenia acradenia [unknown]

Description

Isocoma acradenia (also called Acradenia Isocoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is commonly found in scrublands, deserts, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Isocoma acradenia is used in landscaping and as a drought-tolerant ornamental plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Isocoma acradenia var. bracteosa (Greene) G.L.Nesom
Isocoma acradenia var. eremophila (Greene) G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isocoma acradenia has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocoma acradenia is a perennial shrub that prefers dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Isocoma acradenia

Isocoma acradenia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Isocoma acradenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isocoma acradenia?

Isocoma acradenia

What type of plant is Isocoma acradenia?

Shrub

Where does Isocoma acradenia grow?

Deserts of the southwestern United States

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11643: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.