Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vogel) Brouillet
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas2: 389 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508280
Common Names
- Glaber Acmispon
- Glaber Lotus
- Glaber Lotus Acmispon
Synonyms
- Lotus glaber (Vogel) Greene [illegitimate]
- Hosackia glabra (Vogel) Torr. [valid]
- Syrmatium glabrum Vogel [valid]
- Hosackia scoparia Nutt. [unknown]
- Lotus scoparius scoparius [unknown]
- Hosackia glabra diffusus A.Gray [unknown]
- Anisolotus glaber (Vogel) M.Armstr. & Thornber [valid]
Description
Acmispon glaber (also called Smooth Lotus, among many other common names) is a species of Acmispon native to tropical America. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing up to 10 m tall, with a dense, round crown. It is found in open woodland, savanna and grassland, often on sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Acmispon glaber is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, fencing, and other items. The bark is used to make medicines and dyes, and the leaves are used to make tea. The flowers are used for their scent and the fruits are used for their oil.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acmispon glaber var. brevialatus (Ottley) Brouillet
Acmispon glaber sub. glaber
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acmispon glaber has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acmispon glaber is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m (50 ft). It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Acmispon glaber
Acmispon glaber can be found in the western United States and Mexico.
Acmispon glaber FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon glaber?
Acmispon glaber
What is the common name of Acmispon glaber?
Smooth Bird's-foot Trefoil
What is the natural habitat of Acmispon glaber?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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