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
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.
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 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