Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 175 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003071
Common Names
- Isocoma arguta
- Arguta Isocoma
- Isocoma
Synonyms
- Isocoma veneta arguta (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
- Haplopappus venetus argutus (Greene) D.D.Keck [unknown]
Description
Isocoma arguta (also called Sharp-toothed Goldenbush, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to North America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Isocoma arguta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isocoma arguta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isocoma arguta is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Isocoma arguta
Isocoma arguta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Isocoma arguta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isocoma arguta?
Isocoma arguta
What is the natural habitat of Isocoma arguta?
Isocoma arguta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What are the medicinal uses of Isocoma arguta?
Isocoma arguta has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive issues.
Species in the Isocoma genus
Isocoma tomentosa,
Isocoma arguta,
Isocoma gypsophila,
Isocoma drummondii,
Isocoma azteca,
Isocoma pluriflora,
Isocoma acradenia,
Isocoma rusbyi,
Isocoma felgeri,
Isocoma humilis,
Isocoma hartwegii,
Isocoma veneta,
Isocoma tenuisecta,
Isocoma menziesii,
Isocoma coronopifolia,
Isocoma tehuacana,
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,