Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Species:
bigelovii
ID:
627151

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 122 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626483

Common Names

  • Gray rock-flower
  • Bigelow's bird's-foot
  • Splitrock

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Synonyms

  • Crossosoma bigelovii bigelovii [unknown]

Description

Crossosoma bigelovii (also called Bigelow's Crossosoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Crossosomataceae. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is a shrub with small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crossosoma bigelovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crossosoma bigelovii var. glaucum (Small) Kearney & Peebles

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crossosoma bigelovii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossosoma bigelovii is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Crossosoma bigelovii

Crossosoma bigelovii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Crossosoma bigelovii FAQ

What is the height of Crossosoma bigelovii?

The height of Crossosoma bigelovii is about 1 to 2 meters.

What is the width of Crossosoma bigelovii?

The width of Crossosoma bigelovii is about 1 to 2 meters.

What is the flower color of Crossosoma bigelovii?

The flower color of Crossosoma bigelovii is white.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2743154: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.