Acmispon rubriflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Sharsm.) D.D.Sokoloff
Source:
ildis
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.37: 130 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194474
Common Names
- Red-Flower Bird's-Foot
- Red-Flowered Bird's-Foot
- Red Bird's-Foot
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- Lotus rubriflorus H.Sharsm. [valid]
Description
Acmispon rubriflorus (also called ‘Rubriflorus Acmispon’, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grayish-brown bark. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acmispon rubriflorus is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmispon rubriflorus is a bright yellow color with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Acmispon rubriflorus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Acmispon rubriflorus
Acmispon rubriflorus can be found in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Acmispon rubriflorus FAQ
What is the common name of Acmispon rubriflorus?
Red-Flowered Acmispon
What is the growth habit of Acmispon rubriflorus?
It is a small, deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading growth habit.
What is the soil type of Acmispon rubriflorus?
It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
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
Helen Sharsmith (1905-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Sharsm.' in the authors string.
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acmispon rubriflorus (H.Sharsm.) D.D.Sokoloff: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.