This is an archived copy of this article, recovered after a server failure in January 2022.

Some links may be broken, and editing is disabled. We are working to bring back full functionality.

Abronia villosa
  • Desert Sand Verbena

an annual member of the Abronia genus in the family Nyctaginaceae.

248px
Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    The ecosystem niches for this plant are unknown. Do you know them? Click the edit button to add them!
Functions
  • None
    None
    There are no functions defined for this plant. Do you know of some? Click the edit button to add them!
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 8
    Zone 8
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210

Uses

Edible uses

There are no edible uses listed for Abronia villosa.

Material uses

There are no material uses listed for Abronia villosa.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The plant is used to induce the flow of urine[1]. A poultice of the mashed roots has been used to treat burns[1].
There are no medicinal uses listed for Abronia villosa.

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow autumn or early spring very shallowly in pots of sandy soil in a greenhouse[2]. Germination can be very slow unless you peel off the outer skin and pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water[3][4]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 months at 15°c[2]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.

Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Abronia villosa. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.



Cultivation

Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in full sun[3].

This species is not very hardy in Britain, though it should succeed outdoors in the southern part of the country, especially if given a warm sheltered site[3].

Seed is rarely ripened on plants growing in Britain[5].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Abronia villosa. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Abronia villosa.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Abronia villosa
Genus
Abronia
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
[1]
Material uses & Functions
Botanic
[3][6]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
8
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Strong wind
  • Maritime exposure
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
?
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
annual
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
0.1 x 0.5 meters
Fertility
?
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
hermaphrodite

"image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

"image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.


"image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

"image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

"image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki."image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki."image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.






References

  1. ? 1.01.11.2 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
  2. ? 2.02.1 Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 1. Thompson and Morgan. (1987-00-00)
  3. ? 3.03.13.23.3 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
  4. ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
  5. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
  6. ? www.calflora.org Flora of California ()

"image:Abronia villosa 1.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

Retrieved from "http://practicalplants.org/w/index.php?title=Abronia_villosa&oldid=74614"
Facts about "Abronia villosa"RDF feed
Article is incompleteYes +
Article requires citationsNo +
Article requires cleanupYes +
Belongs to familyNyctaginaceae +
Belongs to genusAbronia +
Has binomial nameAbronia villosa +
Has common nameDesert Sand Verbena +
Has drought toleranceIntolerant +
Has environmental toleranceMaritime exposure + and High wind +
Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
Has hardiness zone8 +
Has imageAbronia villosa 1.jpg +
Has lifecycle typeAnnual +
Has mature height0.1 +
Has mature width0.5 +
Has primary imageAbronia villosa 1.jpg +
Has search nameabronia villosa + and desert sand verbena +
Has shade toleranceNo shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
Has soil texture preferenceSandy +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
Has taxonomic rankSpecies +
Has taxonomy nameAbronia villosa +
Has water requirementsmoderate +
Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
PFAF cultivation notes migratedNo +
PFAF edible use notes migratedYes +
PFAF material use notes migratedYes +
PFAF medicinal use notes migratedNo +
PFAF propagation notes migratedNo +
PFAF toxicity notes migratedYes +
Tolerates maritime exposureYes +
Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
Tolerates windYes +
Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +