Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.Mason
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Madroño 23: 105 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539772
Common Names
- Apacheria chiricahuensis
- Chiricahuensis Apacheria
- Apacheria
Description
Apacheria chiricahuensis (also called Chiricahua Apache-plume, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry habitats such as deserts and rocky hillsides. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Apacheria chiricahuensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used to provide shade and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Apacheria chiricahuensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single flower head. The seed is small and oval-shaped, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apacheria chiricahuensis is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Apacheria chiricahuensis
Apacheria chiricahuensis can be found in the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona.
Apacheria chiricahuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apacheria chiricahuensis?
Apacheria chiricahuensis
What is the common name of Apacheria chiricahuensis?
Chiricahua Apache plume
What is the natural habitat of Apacheria chiricahuensis?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States.
Species in the Apacheria genus
Species in the Crossosomataceae family