Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
1087378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 311 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086716

Common Names

  • Island Sand Verbena
  • Island Abronia
  • Island Sand-Verbena

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Description

Abronia insularis (also called Island Sand-Verbena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has pink, funnel-shaped flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Abronia insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Abronia insularis is a yellow color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Abronia insularis

Abronia insularis can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

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,

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