Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 111 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016979
Common Names
- Acradenia
- Acradenia Bush
- Acradenia Sagebrush
Synonyms
- Bigelowia acradenia Greene [unknown]
- Haplopappus acradenius S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Isocoma acradenia acradenia [unknown]
- Isocoma limitanea Rose & Standl. [unknown]
- Aster acradenius Kuntze [unknown]
- Haplopappus acradenius acradenius [unknown]
- Haplopappus acradenius acradenius [unknown]
- Isocoma acradenia acradenia [unknown]
Description
Isocoma acradenia (also called Acradenia Isocoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is commonly found in scrublands, deserts, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Isocoma acradenia is used in landscaping and as a drought-tolerant ornamental plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Isocoma acradenia var. bracteosa (Greene) G.L.Nesom
Isocoma acradenia var. eremophila (Greene) G.L.Nesom
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isocoma acradenia has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isocoma acradenia is a perennial shrub that prefers dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Isocoma acradenia
Isocoma acradenia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Isocoma acradenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isocoma acradenia?
Isocoma acradenia
What type of plant is Isocoma acradenia?
Shrub
Where does Isocoma acradenia grow?
Deserts of the southwestern United States
Species in the Isocoma genus
Isocoma tomentosa,
Isocoma arguta,
Isocoma gypsophila,
Isocoma drummondii,
Isocoma azteca,
Isocoma pluriflora,
Isocoma acradenia,
Isocoma rusbyi,
Isocoma felgeri,
Isocoma humilis,
Isocoma hartwegii,
Isocoma veneta,
Isocoma tenuisecta,
Isocoma menziesii,
Isocoma coronopifolia,
Isocoma tehuacana,
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,