Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
annua
ID:
583693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. : 67 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583025

Common Names

  • Annua Camphorosma
  • Annua's Camphorosma
  • Annua Camphorosma's

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Synonyms

  • Camphorata annua (Pall.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Camphorata ovata (Waldst. & Kit.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Camphorosma ovata Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Camphorosma ovata Bong. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Camphorosma sabulosa Kit. ex Moq. [unknown]

Description

Camphorosma annua (also called Annual Camphorosma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to California, Arizona, and Nevada. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as chaparral, desert, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Camphorosma annua is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camphorosma annua is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camphorosma annua is an annual plant that can be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Camphorosma annua

Camphorosma annua is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Camphorosma annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camphorosma annua?

Camphorosma annua

What is the common name of Camphorosma annua?

Annual camphorosma

Where is Camphorosma annua native to?

Turkey

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References