Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 111 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126309
Common Names
- Isocoma
- Crownbeard
- Rayless Goldenbush
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.
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 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,