Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. i. 469. t. 105.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511592
Common Names
- Umbellata Abronia
- Abronia umbellata
Synonyms
- Abronia californica Raeusch. [unknown]
- Abronia glauca Menzies ex Hook. [unknown]
- Abronia rosea Hartweg ex Loudon [unknown]
- Abronia rotundifolia C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
- Abronia umbellata umbellata [unknown]
- Abronia umbellata umbellata [unknown]
Description
Abronia umbellata (also called Yellow 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 umbellata is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abronia umbellata sub. acutalata (Standl.) Tillett
Abronia umbellata sub. breviflora (Standl.) Munz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abronia umbellata 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 umbellata 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 umbellata
Abronia umbellata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Abronia umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abronia umbellata?
Abronia umbellata
What is the common name of Abronia umbellata?
Umbellate Sand-Verbena
What is the natural habitat of Abronia umbellata?
Abronia umbellata 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,