Acmispon watsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vasey & Rose) Brouillet
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2020-29: 1 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443500
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmispon watsonii (also called Watson's Acmispon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the United States. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Acmispon watsonii is a drought tolerant plant and can be used as a groundcover in dry, sunny areas. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmispon watsonii 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 watsonii 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 watsonii
Acmispon watsonii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Acmispon watsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon watsonii?
Acmispon watsonii
What is the common name of Acmispon watsonii?
Watson's bird's-foot trefoil
What is the natural habitat of Acmispon watsonii?
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
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acmispon watsonii (Vasey & Rose) Brouillet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.