Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
interrupta
ID:
693241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 421 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692574

Common Names

  • Froelichia interrupta
  • Interrupted Froelichia
  • Interrupted-Leaf Froelichia

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Synonyms

  • Aplotheca interrupta Mart. ex Cham. [unknown]
  • Celosia interrupta Seub. [unknown]
  • Froelichia alata S.Watson [unknown]
  • Froelichia interrupta alata (S.Watson) R.A.McCauley [unknown]
  • Froelichia interrupta colimensis R.A.McCauley [unknown]
  • Froelichia interrupta cordata Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
  • Froelichia lanata Moench [unknown]
  • Froelichia moritziana Klotzsch ex Seub. [unknown]
  • Froelichia texana J.M.Coult. & Fisher [unknown]
  • Froelichia tomentosa Moq. [unknown]
  • Froelichia tomentosa angustialata Suess. [unknown]
  • Froelichia tomentosa collaris Suess. [unknown]
  • Froelichia tomentosa nigra Suess. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena interrupta L. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena spicata Lam. [unknown]
  • Oplotheca tomentosa Mart. [unknown]
  • Oplotheca interrupta Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Froelichia interrupta (also called Interrupta, 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 interrupta is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Froelichia interrupta 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 interrupta 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 interrupta

Froelichia interrupta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Froelichia interrupta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Froelichia interrupta?

Froelichia interrupta

What is the common name of Froelichia interrupta?

Interrupted snakecotton

What is the natural habitat of Froelichia interrupta?

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-2814744: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.