Nuttallia wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 210. 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236124
Common Names
- Nuttallia
- Wrightii
- Nuttallia Wrightii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nuttallia wrightii (also called Wright's Nuttallia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Haloragaceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to the Dakotas and Texas. It is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Nuttallia wrightii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nuttallia wrightii has small, yellow-white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nuttallia wrightii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Nuttallia wrightii
Nuttallia wrightii is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states.
Nuttallia wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nuttallia wrightii?
Nuttallia wrightii
What are the common names of Nuttallia wrightii?
Wright's nuttallia
What is the natural habitat of Nuttallia wrightii?
It is found in temperate waters of the Pacific Northwest
Species in the Nuttallia genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171128-2: Based on the initial data import