Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 22: 299 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538050
Common Names
- Anoda thurberi
- Thurber's Anoda
- Thurber's Wild Cotton
Description
Anoda thurberi (also called Thurber's Anoda, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in dry, open areas. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 10 cm long, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Anoda thurberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds, skin infections, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anoda thurberi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anoda thurberi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Anoda thurberi
Anoda thurberi can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Anoda thurberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anoda thurberi?
Anoda thurberi
What is the common name of Anoda thurberi?
Thurber's Anoda
What is the family of Anoda thurberi?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Anoda genus
Anoda abutiloides,
Anoda acerifolia,
Anoda albiflora,
Anoda crenatiflora,
Anoda cristata,
Anoda guatemalensis,
Anoda henricksonii,
Anoda hintoniorum,
Anoda hirta,
Anoda lanceolata,
Anoda leonensis,
Anoda maculata,
Anoda palmata,
Anoda paniculata,
Anoda pedunculosa,
Anoda pentaschista,
Anoda polygyna,
Anoda pristina,
Anoda pubescens,
Anoda reticulata,
Anoda speciosa,
Anoda succulenta,
Anoda thurberi,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,