Acmispon strigosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Brouillet
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas2: 392 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285184
Common Names
- Striate Spurred Legume
- Striate Acmispon
- Striate Bird's-foot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmispon strigosus (also called Acmispon strigosus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 3 metres. Its leaves are opposite, obovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in tropical deciduous forests, tropical evergreen forests, and tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acmispon strigosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmispon strigosus is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmispon strigosus is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acmispon strigosus
Acmispon strigosus is native to the western United States.
Acmispon strigosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon strigosus?
Acmispon strigosus
What is the common name of Acmispon strigosus?
Striate Acmispon
What is the habitat of Acmispon strigosus?
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
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' 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 strigosus (Nutt.) D.D.Sokoloff: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.