Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Boston J. Nat. Hist. 5: 108 (-109) (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005483
Common Names
- Fremont's Amphipappus
- Fremont's Sunray
- Fremont's False Sunray
Synonyms
- Gutierrezia fremontii (Torr. & A.Gray) Benth. [unknown]
- Gutierrezia fremontii (Torr. & A.Gray) Benth. ex O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Amphiachyris fremontii A.Gray [unknown]
- Amphiachyris fremontii fremontii [unknown]
- Amphipappus fremontii fremontii [unknown]
- Amphipappus fremontii fremontii [unknown]
Description
Amphipappus fremontii (also called Fremont's desert-thorn, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem with a height of up to 2 m and a diameter of up to 1 cm. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and stony hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Amphipappus fremontii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Amphipappus fremontii var. spinosus (A.Nelson) Ced.Porter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amphipappus fremontii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphipappus fremontii can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best sown in autumn or spring and can be grown in most soils.
Where to Find Amphipappus fremontii
Amphipappus fremontii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Amphipappus fremontii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphipappus fremontii?
Amphipappus fremontii
What is the family of Amphipappus fremontii?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Amphipappus fremontii?
United States
Species in the Amphipappus 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,