Family | NYCTAGINACEAE |
Genus species | Abronia fragrans Nutt. ex Hook. |
Synonyms | Abronia fendleri Standl. |
Abronia nudata Rydb. | |
Abronia robusta Standl. | |
Habitat | american prairie |
Altitude | 400-2000m |
Description | leaves opposite, glandular-hirsute, inflorescence capitate, supported by ovate, scariose bracts, corolla long, tubular |
Size | 10-15cm |
Color | whitish rose |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuft, fl. stem ascending |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C division in spring; cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Northern America
Northwestern U.S.A. (Colorado , Montana , Wyoming ) North-Central U.S.A. (Kansas , North Dakota , Nebraska , Oklahoma , South Dakota ) Southwestern U.S.A. (Arizona , Utah ) South-Central U.S.A. (New Mexico , Texas ) Mexico (Mexico Northeast) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | NYCTANGINACEAE
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