Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Sokoloff
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Taxon48: 58 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194791
Common Names
- Wrangel's Acmispon
- Wrangel Acmispon
- Wrangel's
Synonyms
- Lotus wrangelianus Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [valid]
- Lotus subpinnatus wrangelianus (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Jeps. [valid]
- Hosackia wrangeliana G.Don ex Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
- Hosackia subpinnata sensu auct. [deprecated]
- Anisolotus wrangeliana (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Bernh. [valid]
- Hosackia wrangeliana (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Acmispon wrangelianus (also called Wrangel's Acmispon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Argentina and Chile. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m, with a spread of 0.3-1.5 m. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acmispon wrangelianus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acmispon wrangelianus has yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acmispon wrangelianus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood.
Where to Find Acmispon wrangelianus
Acmispon wrangelianus is found in California, USA.
Acmispon wrangelianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon wrangelianus?
Acmispon wrangelianus
What is the common name of Acmispon wrangelianus?
Wrangel's Bird's-foot Trefoil
What is the habitat of Acmispon wrangelianus?
It is found in 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
Demétrio Sokoloff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sokoloff' in the authors string.