Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronopifolia
ID:
126980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 111 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126309

Common Names

  • Isocoma
  • Crownbeard
  • Rayless Goldenbush

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Synonyms

  • Bigelowia coronopifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Linosyris coronopifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Isocoma pedicellata Greene [unknown]
  • Isocoma coronopifolia pedicellata (Greene) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Isocoma coronopifolia coronopifolia [unknown]

Description

Isocoma coronopifolia (also called Crownleaf Goldenbush, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets, and is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Isocoma coronopifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to help control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isocoma coronopifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocoma coronopifolia is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Isocoma coronopifolia

Isocoma coronopifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Isocoma coronopifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isocoma coronopifolia?

Isocoma coronopifolia

What is the common name of Isocoma coronopifolia?

Crownleaf Isocoma

What is the natural habitat of Isocoma coronopifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87345: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.