Acmispon flexuosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) Brouillet
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas2: 389 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285155
Common Names
- Flexuous Spurred Legume
- Flexuous Acmispon
- Flexuous Bird's-foot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmispon flexuosus (also called Wavy Deerweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to California and is found in chaparral, grassland, and coastal sage scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acmispon flexuosus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of fuel and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acmispon flexuosus has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin seed pod. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmispon flexuosus is a fast-growing perennial shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Acmispon flexuosus
Acmispon flexuosus is native to the western United States.
Acmispon flexuosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon flexuosus?
Acmispon flexuosus
What is the common name of Acmispon flexuosus?
Wavy Bush-clover
What is the natural habitat of Acmispon flexuosus?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Acmispon genus
Acmispon americanus, Acmispon denticulatus, Acmispon brachycarpus, Acmispon parviflorus, Acmispon rubriflorus, Acmispon maritimus, Acmispon subpinnatus, Acmispon wrangelianus, Acmispon glaber, Acmispon argophyllus, Acmispon argyraeus, Acmispon cytisoides, Acmispon dendroideus, Acmispon distichus, Acmispon glabrus, Acmispon grandiflorus, Acmispon haydonii, Acmispon intricatus, Acmispon junceus, Acmispon mearnsii, Acmispon micranthus, Acmispon nudatus, Acmispon oroboides, Acmispon prostratus, Acmispon procumbens, Acmispon strigosus, Acmispon tomentosus, Acmispon decumbens, Acmispon neomexicanus, Acmispon plebeius, Acmispon watsonii, Acmispon flexuosus, Acmispon niveus, Acmispon rigidus, Acmispon utahensis, Acmispon wrightii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448515-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Acmispon flexuosus (Greene) Brouillet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.