Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nuda
ID:
1265312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Howell

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Erythea 1: 39. 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264650

Common Names

  • Spraguea nuda
  • Naked Spraguea
  • Nuda Spraguea

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Description

Spraguea nuda (also called Naked Spraguea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Spraguea nuda is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spraguea nuda are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spraguea nuda is an evergreen shrub that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings.

Where to Find Spraguea nuda

Spraguea nuda is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Spraguea nuda FAQ

What are the common names of Spraguea nuda?

Spraguea nuda is commonly known as the naked spraguea.

Where does Spraguea nuda grow?

Spraguea nuda is native to the Caribbean.

What is the growth habit of Spraguea nuda?

Spraguea nuda is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide.

Species in the Spraguea genus

Species in the Portulacaceae family

Dendroportulaca mirabilis, Mona meridensis, Neopaxia australasica, Portulaca colombiana, Portulaca conzattii, Portulaca oleracea, Portulaca nitida, Portulaca macrantha, Portulaca pilosa, Portulaca mucronata, Portulaca granulatostellulata, Portulaca grandiflora, Portulaca foliosa, Portulaca insignis, Portulaca halimoides, Portulaca hatschbachii, Portulaca hereroensis, Portulaca teretifolia, Portulaca umbraticola, Portulaca pygmaea, Portulaca quadrifida, Portulaca pusilla, Portulaca sedoides, Portulaca sedifolia, Portulaca samoensis, Portulaca rubricaulis, Portulaca saxifragoides, Portulaca brevifolia, Portulaca elatior, Portulaca canariensis, Portulaca nicaraguensis, Portulaca papillatostellulata, Portulaca cypria, Portulaca rausii, Portulaca trituberculata, Portulaca zaffranii, Portulaca cardenasiana, Portulaca hirsutissima, Portulaca lanuginosa, Portulaca caulerpoides, Portulaca cyanosperma, Portulaca hawaiiensis, Portulaca lutea, Portulaca sclerocarpa, Portulaca smallii, Portulaca suffrutescens, Portulaca villosa, Portulaca philippii, Portulaca pilosissima, Portulaca tingoensis,

References