Abronia villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
512272
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 7: 302 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511604
Common Names
- Villosa Abronia
- Abronia villosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Abronia umbellata villosa (S.Watson) Voss [unknown]
- Abronia villosa villosa [unknown]
Description
Abronia villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abronia villosa var. aurita (Abrams) Jeps.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abronia villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa
Abronia villosa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Abronia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abronia villosa?
Abronia villosa
What is the common name of Abronia villosa?
Desert Sand Verbena
Where is Abronia villosa found?
It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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-2610285: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.