Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 111 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045908
Common Names
- Isocoma hartwegii
- Hartweg's Isocoma
- Hartweg's Goldenbush
Synonyms
- Haplopappus hartwegii S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Bigelowia hartwegii A.Gray ex Hemsl. [unknown]
- Haplopappus venetus hartwegii (A.Gray) McVaugh [unknown]
- Aster hartwegii Kuntze [unknown]
- Bigelowia hartwegii A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Isocoma hartwegii (also called 'Hartweg's Goldenbush', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, oval leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Isocoma hartwegii is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isocoma hartwegii is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isocoma hartwegii is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the plants are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Isocoma hartwegii
Isocoma hartwegii is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Isocoma hartwegii FAQ
What are the common names of Isocoma hartwegii?
Isocoma hartwegii is commonly known as Hartweg's Goldenbush.
What is the optimal soil type for Isocoma hartwegii?
Isocoma hartwegii prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Isocoma hartwegii?
Isocoma hartwegii prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
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,