Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bifrons
ID:
2810

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 84 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002139

Common Names

  • Chronopappus bifrons
  • Bifrons Chronopappus
  • Chronopappus Bifrons

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Description

Chronopappus bifrons (also called Two-horned tarbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are small, linear, and gray-green in color. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chronopappus bifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chronopappus bifrons has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chronopappus bifrons is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chronopappus bifrons

Chronopappus bifrons is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Chronopappus bifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chronopappus bifrons?

Chronopappus bifrons

What is the common name of Chronopappus bifrons?

Two-lobed Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Chronopappus bifrons?

Chronopappus bifrons is native to California, USA

Species in the Chronopappus 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,