Acmispon neomexicanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) Brouillet
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2020-29: 2 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443498
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Acmispon neomexicanus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmispon neomexicanus is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmispon neomexicanus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil in a warm, sheltered position.
Where to Find Acmispon neomexicanus
Acmispon neomexicanus can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Acmispon neomexicanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon neomexicanus?
Acmispon neomexicanus
What is the common name of Acmispon neomexicanus?
New Mexican bird's-foot trefoil
What is the natural habitat of Acmispon neomexicanus?
Open woodlands and grasslands
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
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acmispon neomexicanus (Greene) Brouillet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.