Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
watsonii
ID:
1239814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vasey & Rose) D.A.Sutton

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 471 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239152


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Description

Sairocarpus watsonii (also called Watson's 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 watsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sairocarpus watsonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sairocarpus watsonii 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 watsonii

Sairocarpus watsonii can be found in the United States.

Sairocarpus watsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sairocarpus watsonii?

Sairocarpus watsonii

What is the common name of Sairocarpus watsonii?

Watson's Sairocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Sairocarpus watsonii?

Dry rocky slopes, canyons, and hillsides in the southwestern United States

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284519-2: 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].