Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuisecta
ID:
96776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 169 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096105



Common Names

  • Isocoma
  • Goldenbush
  • Rayless Goldenbush


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus tenuisectus (Greene) S.F.Blake ex L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Isocoma fruticosa Rose & Standl. [unknown]
  • Haplopappus tenuisectus (Greene) S.F.Blake [deprecated]
  • Haplopappus fruticosus S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Isocoma tenuisecta (also called Slender-segmented Goldenbush, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in deserts and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Isocoma tenuisecta is an edible plant that can be used to make salads, teas, and soups. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive problems, fever, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isocoma tenuisecta is a yellow disc flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocoma tenuisecta is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Isocoma tenuisecta

Isocoma tenuisecta is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Isocoma tenuisecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isocoma tenuisecta?

Isocoma tenuisecta

What is the family of Isocoma tenuisecta?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Isocoma tenuisecta?

Narrow-leaf Goldenbush

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-52257: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.