Abronia pogonantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pogonantha
ID:
512243
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heimerl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 87 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511575
Common Names
- Pogonantha Abronia
- Abronia pogonantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Abronia angulata M.E.Jones [unknown]
Description
Abronia pogonantha (also called Bearded Sand-Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils in desert scrub, grassland, and oak woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Abronia pogonantha is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abronia pogonantha 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 pogonantha 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 pogonantha
Abronia pogonantha is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Abronia pogonantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abronia pogonantha?
Abronia pogonantha
What is the common name of Abronia pogonantha?
Bearded Sand-Verbena
What is the natural habitat of Abronia pogonantha?
Abronia pogonantha 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-2610252: Based on the initial data import
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.