Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
512226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Finst. Fren. Rept. Senate Document 243: 92 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511558

Common Names

  • Micrantha Abronia
  • Abronia micrantha

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Synonyms

  • Abronia cycloptera A.Gray [unknown]
  • Abronia micrantha Choisy [unknown]
  • Abronia micrantha pedunculata M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Abronia pedunculata (M.E.Jones) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Apaloptera annua Nutt. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Cycloptera annua Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tripterocalyx micranthus (Torr.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Tripterocalyx pedunculatus (M.E.Jones) Standl. [unknown]
  • Tripterocalyx cycloptera (A.Gray) Standl. [unknown]

Description

Abronia micrantha (also called 'Small-flowered 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 micrantha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abronia micrantha 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 micrantha is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Abronia micrantha

Abronia micrantha is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Abronia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abronia micrantha?

Abronia micrantha

What is the common name of Abronia micrantha?

Small-Flowered Sand-Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Abronia micrantha?

Abronia micrantha 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,

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