Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
carnea
ID:
512193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3: 343 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511525

Common Names

  • Carnea Abronia
  • Abronia carnea

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Synonyms

  • Tripterocalyx carneus (Greene) L.A.Galloway [unknown]

Description

Abronia carnea (also called 'Pink Abronia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Abronia carnea is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used for making furniture, construction, and paper production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Abronia carnea var. wootonii (Standl.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abronia carnea has bright pink flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abronia carnea is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through seeds, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Abronia carnea

Abronia carnea can be found in the deserts of North America.

Abronia carnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abronia carnea?

Abronia carnea

What is the common name of Abronia carnea?

Pink Sand-Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Abronia carnea?

Abronia carnea is found in sandy soils in deserts, grasslands, and scrublands

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References