Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
127950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 249 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127279



Common Names

  • Noticastrum Acuminatum
  • Sharp-pointed Noticastrum
  • Sharp-pointed Noticastrum Acuminatum


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Description

Noticastrum acuminatum (also called Noticastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It is native to Mexico and is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures. It has a slender, erect stem and lance-shaped leaves that are arranged alternately along the stem. The flowers are purple and are borne in a dense, terminal inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Noticastrum acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noticastrum acuminatum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noticastrum acuminatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Noticastrum acuminatum

Noticastrum acuminatum is native to the western United States, where it is found in the Great Basin and Mojave Desert.

Noticastrum acuminatum FAQ

What type of plant is Noticastrum acuminatum?

Noticastrum acuminatum is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.

Where is Noticastrum acuminatum found?

Noticastrum acuminatum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What are the uses of Noticastrum acuminatum?

Noticastrum acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

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-88282: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.