Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munz & J.C.Roos) Tank & J.M.Egger
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 189 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743567
Common Names
- Chloropyron Tecopense
- Tecopense Chloropyron
- Chloropyron
Description
Chloropyron tecopense (also called Tecopa Chloropyron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to western North America, from California to Arizona. It is an annual herb with linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chloropyron tecopense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chloropyron tecopense is a bright red color and has a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chloropyron tecopense is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the roots. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Chloropyron tecopense
Chloropyron tecopense is native to the western United States.
Chloropyron tecopense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloropyron tecopense?
Chloropyron tecopense
What is the common name of Chloropyron tecopense?
Tecopan chloropyron
What is the natural habitat of Chloropyron tecopense?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Chloropyron genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
David C. Tank: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tank' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099310-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].