Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
1285844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Brouillet

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas2: 392 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285182

Common Names

  • Crawling Spurred Legume
  • Crawling Acmispon
  • Crawling Bird's-foot

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Uses & Benefits

Acmispon procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acmispon procumbens var. jepsonii (Ottley) Brouillet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmispon procumbens is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmispon procumbens is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Acmispon procumbens

Acmispon procumbens is native to the western United States.

Acmispon procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmispon procumbens?

Acmispon procumbens

What is the common name of Acmispon procumbens?

Procumbent Acmispon

What is the habitat of Acmispon procumbens?

It is found in dry and open habitats, including grasslands, scrublands, and deserts.

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.