Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azteca
ID:
11730

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 84 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011059



Common Names

  • Isocoma Azteca
  • Azteca Isocoma
  • Isocoma


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Description

Isocoma azteca (also called Isocoma, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Isocoma azteca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Isocoma azteca flower is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocoma azteca is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and will flower in the summer.

Where to Find Isocoma azteca

Isocoma azteca is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Puebla and can be found in the Sierra Madre del Sur.

Isocoma azteca FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Isocoma azteca?

Isocoma azteca is found in dry, tropical deciduous forests in Mexico.

What is the average height of Isocoma azteca?

Isocoma azteca typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.

What is the flowering period of Isocoma azteca?

Isocoma azteca typically flowers from April to June.

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-110719: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.