Acmispon mearnsii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) Brouillet
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas2: 391 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285171
Common Names
- Mearns's Spurred Legume
- Mearns's Acmispon
- Mearns's Bird's-foot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmispon mearnsii (also called Mearns' Deerweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to California and is found in chaparral, grassland, and coastal sage scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acmispon mearnsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acmispon mearnsii var. equisolensis (J.L.Anderson) BrouilletAcmispon mearnsii var. mearnsii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acmispon mearnsii has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmispon mearnsii is a drought-tolerant perennial shrub. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Acmispon mearnsii
Acmispon mearnsii is native to the western United States.
Acmispon mearnsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmispon mearnsii?
Acmispon mearnsii
What is the common name of Acmispon mearnsii?
Mearns' Acmispon
What is the habitat of Acmispon mearnsii?
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
References
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acmispon mearnsii (Britton) Brouillet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.