Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seub.) Pedersen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 14: 448 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692601
Common Names
- Froelichia procera
- Cottonweed
- Snakeweed
Synonyms
- Froelichia lanata albiflora Chodat [unknown]
- Froelichia lanata laciniata Suess. [unknown]
- Froelichia lanata paraguayensis Chodat [unknown]
- Froelichia lanata procera Seub. [unknown]
- Froelichia lanata roseiflora Chodat [unknown]
Description
Froelichia procera (also called Procera, 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 procera 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 procera 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 procera is a warm-season perennial grass native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically grown for forage and hay production. It can be propagated by seed, and it is best planted in late spring or early summer in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a short-lived perennial and will reseed itself if left undisturbed.
Where to Find Froelichia procera
Froelichia procera 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 procera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Froelichia procera?
Froelichia procera
What is the common name of Froelichia procera?
Tall snakecotton
What is the natural habitat of Froelichia procera?
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,