Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt. ex Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5: 261 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511536
Common Names
- Fragrant Abronia
- Abronia fragrans
Synonyms
- Abronia carletonii J.M.Coult. & Fisher [unknown]
- Abronia fendleri Standl. [unknown]
- Abronia fragrans glaucescens A.Nelson [unknown]
- Abronia glaucescens Standl. [unknown]
- Abronia nudata Rydb. [unknown]
- Abronia robusta Standl. [unknown]
- Abronia speciosa Buckley [unknown]
- Abronia texana Standl. [unknown]
- Abronia turbinata carletonii (J.M.Coult. & Fisher) M.E.Jones [unknown]
Description
Abronia fragrans (also called 'Fragrant 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 fragrans 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 fragrans 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abronia fragrans 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 fragrans
Abronia fragrans can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Abronia fragrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abronia fragrans?
Abronia fragrans
What is the common name of Abronia fragrans?
Fragrant Sand-Verbena
What is the natural habitat of Abronia fragrans?
Abronia fragrans is found in sandy soils in deserts, grasslands, and scrublands
Species in the Abronia genus
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,
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,