Abronia nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
512230
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 294 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511562
Common Names
- Nana Abronia
- Abronia nana
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- Abronia nana nana [unknown]
Description
Abronia nana (also called dwarf sand verbena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a low, spreading form with small, oval leaves. Its flowers are pink and its fruits are small, round berries. It prefers dry, sandy soils and grows in both full sun and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Abronia nana is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abronia nana sub. covillei (Heimerl) MunzAbronia nana var. harrisii S.L.Welsh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abronia nana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abronia nana 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 nana
Abronia nana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Abronia nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abronia nana?
Abronia nana
What is the common name of Abronia nana?
Dwarf Sand-Verbena
What is the natural habitat of Abronia nana?
Abronia nana 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2610238: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.