Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
512200

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26: 7 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511532

Common Names

  • Elliptica Abronia
  • Abronia elliptica

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Synonyms

  • Abronia bakeri Greene [unknown]
  • Abronia fallax Heimerl ex Rydb. [unknown]
  • Abronia fragrans elliptica (A.Nelson) Heimerl [unknown]
  • Abronia fragrans elliptica (A.Nelson) M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Abronia fragrans pterocarpa M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Abronia glabra Rydb. [unknown]
  • Abronia glabrifolia Standl. [unknown]
  • Abronia pumila Rydb. [unknown]
  • Abronia ramosa Standl. [unknown]
  • Abronia salsa Rydb. [unknown]
  • Abronia sparsifolia Standl. [unknown]

Description

Abronia elliptica (also called 'Elliptic 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 elliptica is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used for making furniture, construction, and paper production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abronia elliptica has white flowers with yellow centers and long, yellowish-green 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 elliptica 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 elliptica

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

Abronia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abronia elliptica?

Abronia elliptica

What is the common name of Abronia elliptica?

Elliptic Sand-Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Abronia elliptica?

Abronia elliptica 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2610209: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.