Acmispon oroboides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Brouillet
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas2: 391 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285180
Common Names
- Oroboides Spurred Legume
- Oroboides Acmispon
- Oroboides Bird's-foot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Acmispon oroboides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acmispon oroboides has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Acmispon oroboides is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Acmispon oroboides
Acmispon oroboides is native to the western United States.
Acmispon oroboides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon oroboides?
Acmispon oroboides
What is the common name of Acmispon oroboides?
Oroboid Acmispon
What is the habitat of Acmispon oroboides?
It is found in dry and open habitats, including grasslands, scrublands, and deserts.
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448536-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Acmispon oroboides (Kunth) Brouillet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.