Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
incarnata
ID:
526839

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 890 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526171

Common Names

  • Allionia incarnata
  • Trailing Four O'Clock
  • Trailing Windmills

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Synonyms

  • Wedelia cristata Standl. [unknown]
  • Wedeliella incarnata (L.) Cockerell [unknown]
  • Wedelia incarnata (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Wedelia malachroides Benth. [unknown]
  • Allionia brandurriae Phil. [unknown]
  • Allionia craterimorpha Rusby [unknown]
  • Allionia cristata (Standl.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Allionia incarnata cristata (Standl.) Heimerl [unknown]
  • Allionia incarnata cylindrica Heimerl [unknown]
  • Allionia incarnata glomerata Heimerl [unknown]
  • Allionia incarnata grandiflora Heimerl [unknown]
  • Allionia incarnata obtusilobata Heimerl [unknown]
  • Allionia incarnata villosiceps Heimerl [unknown]
  • Allionia jarae Phil. [unknown]
  • Allionia mendocina Phil. [unknown]
  • Allionia puberula Phil. [unknown]
  • Wedelia incarnata (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Wedeliella cristata (Standl.) Cockerell [unknown]
  • Wedelia incarnata anodonta Standl. [unknown]
  • Allionia incarnata incarnata [unknown]
  • Wedeliella incarnata nudata (Standl.) Cockerell [unknown]
  • Wedeliella incarnata anodonta (Standl.) Cockerell [unknown]

Description

Allionia incarnata (also called Incarnata Allionia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Nyctaginaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a small shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. Its bark is grey-brown and smooth, and its leaves are glossy and dark green.

Uses & Benefits

Allionia incarnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allionia incarnata var. nudata (Standl.) Munz
Allionia incarnata var. villosa (Standl.) Munz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allionia incarnata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allionia incarnata is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Allionia incarnata

Allionia incarnata can be found in North America, primarily in Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Allionia incarnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allionia incarnata?

Allionia incarnata

What is the common name of Allionia incarnata?

Trailing four o'clock

What is the natural habitat of Allionia incarnata?

Deserts and dry areas

Species in the Allionia genus

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