Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
acerifolia
ID:
1139019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pennell) Elisens

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 5: 58 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138357

Common Names

  • Mabrya acerifolia
  • Maple-leaved Mabrya
  • Maple-leaved Mabrya

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Description

Mabrya acerifolia (also called Maple-leaved Mabrya, among many other common names) is an erect shrub with white to pink flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, rocky, open sites.

Uses & Benefits

Mabrya acerifolia is a popular ornamental plant with a variety of uses in landscaping. Its showy flowers make it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers. It is also a great choice for wildlife gardens, as its flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mabrya acerifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mabrya acerifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Mabrya acerifolia

Mabrya acerifolia can be found in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
Wayne J. Elisens (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elisens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280166-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].