Status:
valid
Authors:
Thornber ex Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21: 128 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692560
Common Names
- Froelichia arizonica
- Arizona Froelichia
- Arizona-Leaf Froelichia
Description
Froelichia arizonica (also called Arizonica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in a variety of habitats, including deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Froelichia arizonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Froelichia arizonica is small, yellow and star-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin, upright and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Froelichia arizonica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Froelichia arizonica
Froelichia arizonica is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Froelichia arizonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Froelichia arizonica?
Froelichia arizonica
What is the common name of Froelichia arizonica?
Arizona snakecotton
What is the natural habitat of Froelichia arizonica?
Deserts, grasslands, and scrublands
Species in the Froelichia genus
Froelichia arizonica,
Froelichia chacoensis,
Froelichia drummondii,
Froelichia floridana,
Froelichia gracilis,
Froelichia humboldtiana,
Froelichia interrupta,
Froelichia juncea,
Froelichia latifolia,
Froelichia nudicaulis,
Froelichia paraguayensis,
Froelichia procera,
Froelichia sericea,
Froelichia xanti,
Froelichia xantusii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,