Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mohlenbr.) Yakovlev
Source:
ildis
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 350 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184507
Common Names
- Acosmium diffusissimum
- Sweetia diffusissima
- Diffuse Acosmium
Synonyms
- Sweetia diffusissima Mohlenbr. [valid]
Description
Acosmium diffusissimum (also called Diffusissimum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas, often in open meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acosmium diffusissimum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. Its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acosmium diffusissimum has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acosmium diffusissimum is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be taken in the fall.
Where to Find Acosmium diffusissimum
Acosmium diffusissimum is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Acosmium diffusissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acosmium diffusissimum?
Acosmium diffusissimum
What is the common name of Acosmium diffusissimum?
Diffuse Acosmium
What is the habitat of Acosmium diffusissimum?
Acosmium diffusissimum is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Acosmium genus
Species in the Fabaceae family