Acmispon haydonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Orcutt) Brouillet
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas2: 390 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285162
Common Names
- Haydon's Spurred Legume
- Haydon's Acmispon
- Haydon's Bird's-foot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmispon haydonii (also called Haydon's Deerweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to California and is found in chaparral, grassland, and coastal sage scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acmispon haydonii is used as a drought-tolerant ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acmispon haydonii has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin seed pod. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmispon haydonii is a fast-growing perennial shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Acmispon haydonii
Acmispon haydonii is native to the western United States.
Acmispon haydonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon haydonii?
Acmispon haydonii
What is the common name of Acmispon haydonii?
Haydon's Bird's-Foot Trefoil
What is the growth habit of Acmispon haydonii?
Acmispon haydonii is a prostrate, spreading, mat-forming perennial
Species in the Acmispon genus
Acmispon americanus, Acmispon denticulatus, Acmispon brachycarpus, Acmispon parviflorus, Acmispon rubriflorus, Acmispon maritimus, Acmispon subpinnatus, Acmispon wrangelianus, Acmispon glaber, Acmispon argophyllus, Acmispon argyraeus, Acmispon cytisoides, Acmispon dendroideus, Acmispon distichus, Acmispon glabrus, Acmispon grandiflorus, Acmispon haydonii, Acmispon intricatus, Acmispon junceus, Acmispon mearnsii, Acmispon micranthus, Acmispon nudatus, Acmispon oroboides, Acmispon prostratus, Acmispon procumbens, Acmispon strigosus, Acmispon tomentosus, Acmispon decumbens, Acmispon neomexicanus, Acmispon plebeius, Acmispon watsonii, Acmispon flexuosus, Acmispon niveus, Acmispon rigidus, Acmispon utahensis, Acmispon wrightii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
Charles Russell Orcutt (1864-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orcutt' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acmispon haydonii (Orcutt) Brouillet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.