Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4(29): 145 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116785
Common Names
- Acomis Macra
- Macra Hawkweed
- Macra Acomis
Description
Acomis macra (also called Slender Acomis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and has yellow flowers with a white center. It has small, hairy leaves and can reach up to 10 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Acomis macra is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acomis macra is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small and brown. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acomis macra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acomis macra
Acomis macra is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 meters.
Acomis macra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acomis macra?
Acomis macra
What is the common name of Acomis macra?
Pale Acoma
What is the family of Acomis macra?
Asteraceae
Species in the Acomis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,