Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
18005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 170 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017334

Common Names

  • Isocoma rusbyi
  • Rusby's Isocoma
  • Rusby's Goldenbush

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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus rusbyi (Greene) Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Isocoma rusbyi (also called Rusby's goldenbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, grasslands, and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isocoma rusbyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isocoma rusbyi has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocoma rusbyi is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seeds. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be protected from direct sunlight and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Isocoma rusbyi

Isocoma rusbyi is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in the wild in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Sonora.

Isocoma rusbyi FAQ

What type of plant is Isocoma rusbyi?

Isocoma rusbyi is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

What is the natural habitat of Isocoma rusbyi?

Isocoma rusbyi is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the scientific classification of Isocoma rusbyi?

Isocoma rusbyi belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Isocoma.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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