Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menziesii
ID:
117151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70(2): 93. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116480



Common Names

  • Menzies' Isocoma
  • Menzies' Goldenbush
  • Menzies' Rayless Goldenbush


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Synonyms

  • Isocoma oxyphylla Greene [unknown]
  • Linosyris mexicana Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Pyrrocoma menziesii Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Isocoma veneta oxyphylla (Greene) R.M.Beauch. [unknown]
  • Linosyris dentata Kellogg [unknown]
  • Bigelowia menziesii menziesii [unknown]
  • Haplopappus venetus oxyphyllus (Greene) H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Isocoma menziesii menziesii [unknown]
  • Haplopappus discoideus DC. [unknown]

Description

Isocoma menziesii (also called 'Menzies' Goldenbush', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem with alternate leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isocoma menziesii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Isocoma menziesii var. vernonioides (Nutt.) G.L.Nesom
Isocoma menziesii var. tridentata (Greene) G.L.Nesom
Isocoma menziesii var. sedoides (Greene) G.L.Nesom
Isocoma menziesii var. decumbens (Greene) G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isocoma menziesii has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, dry, papery seed capsules. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocoma menziesii is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Isocoma menziesii

Isocoma menziesii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy areas and on the edges of grasslands.

Isocoma menziesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isocoma menziesii?

Isocoma menziesii

What is the common name of Isocoma menziesii?

Menzies' Goldenbush

What is the natural habitat of Isocoma menziesii?

Deserts and dry grasslands of North America

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-77882: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.