Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
512260

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

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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.

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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 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