Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) D.A.Sutton
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 468 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239150
Description
Sairocarpus cornutus (also called Horned Sairocarpus, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has dark green leaves and produces white-pink flowers. It prefers dry, sandy habitats and is often found in desert scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sairocarpus cornutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, fever, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sairocarpus cornutus sub. leptaleus (A.Gray) Barringer
Sairocarpus cornutus sub. cornutus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sairocarpus cornutus flowers are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sairocarpus cornutus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Sairocarpus cornutus
Sairocarpus cornutus can be found in the United States.
Sairocarpus cornutus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sairocarpus cornutus?
Sairocarpus cornutus
What is the common name of Sairocarpus cornutus?
Cornutus Sairocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Sairocarpus cornutus?
Dry rocky slopes, canyons, and hillsides in the southwestern United States
Species in the Sairocarpus genus
Sairocarpus nuttallianus,
Sairocarpus virga,
Sairocarpus multiflorus,
Sairocarpus coulterianus,
Sairocarpus cornutus,
Sairocarpus kingii,
Sairocarpus watsonii,
Sairocarpus costatus,
Sairocarpus vexillocalyculatus,
Sairocarpus subcordatus,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284509-2: 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].