Martynia annua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
449279
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 618 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448611
Common Names
- Annua Martynia
- Unicorn Plant
- Devil's Claw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Proboscidea jussiaei Schmidel [unknown]
Description
Martynia annua (also called Annual Unicorn Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb with large, yellow flowers and spiny, hooked fruits. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Martynia annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Martynia annua is a white to yellowish-green, 5-lobed corolla with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Martynia annua is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in the ground, it is important to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired shape and size of the plant. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Martynia annua
Martynia annua is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Martynia annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Martynia annua?
Martynia annua
What type of plant is Martynia annua?
Herb
Where can Martynia annua be found?
Native to South America
Species in the Martynia genus
Species in the Martyniaceae family
Craniolaria annua, Craniolaria integrifolia, Holoregmia viscida, Ibicella lutea, Ibicella parodii, Martynia annua, Martynia palmeri, Proboscidea louisianica, Proboscidea althaeifolia, Proboscidea louisiana, Proboscidea parviflora, Proboscidea sabulosa, Proboscidea spicata, Proboscidea triloba, Proboscidea diversifolia,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675840-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].