Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
floridana
ID:
693232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 420 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692565

Common Names

  • Froelichia floridana
  • Florida Froelichia
  • Florida-Leaf Froelichia

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Synonyms

  • Froelichia campestris Small [unknown]
  • Froelichia floridana campestris (Small) Fernald [unknown]
  • Froelichia floridana pallescens Moq. [unknown]
  • Froelichia gracilis floridana (Nutt.) Holz. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena exaltata Delile ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena floridana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Froelichia floridana floridana [unknown]
  • Oplotheca floridana Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Froelichia floridana (also called Floridana, 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 floridana 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 floridana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Froelichia floridana 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 floridana

Froelichia floridana is native to the southeastern United States.

Froelichia floridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Froelichia floridana?

Froelichia floridana

What is the common name of Froelichia floridana?

Florida snakecotton

What is the natural habitat of Froelichia floridana?

Grasslands and scrublands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2814735: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.