Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Erythea ii. 111 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075716
Common Names
- Isocoma veneta
- Desert Goldenbush
- Desert Yellowray
Synonyms
- Haplopappus venetus S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Linosyris mexicana mexicana [unknown]
- Isocoma veneta veneta [unknown]
- Aster venetus Kuntze [unknown]
- Isocoma veneta acradenia H.M.Hall [unknown]
- Haplopappus venetus venetus [unknown]
- Bigelowia veneta veneta [unknown]
- Haplopappus venetus venetus [unknown]
- Baccharis veneta Kunth [unknown]
- Bigelowia veneta A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Isocoma veneta (also called Venetian isocoma, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky hillsides. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Isocoma veneta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isocoma veneta has yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isocoma veneta is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-10.
Where to Find Isocoma veneta
Isocoma veneta is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Isocoma veneta FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Isocoma veneta?
Isocoma veneta prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
What is the best way to propagate Isocoma veneta?
Isocoma veneta can be propagated by division or by seed.
How much sunlight does Isocoma veneta need?
Isocoma veneta prefers partial shade and will tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture.
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,