Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 422 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692603
Common Names
- Froelichia sericea
- Silky Froelichia
- Silky-Leaf Froelichia
Synonyms
- Gomphrena sericea Hoffmanns. ex Willd. [unknown]
- Illecebrum sericeum (Hoffmanns. ex Schult.) Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Froelichia sericea (also called Silky Snake-cotton, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Froelichia sericea 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 sericea 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 sericea 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 sericea
Froelichia sericea 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 sericea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Froelichia sericea?
Froelichia sericea
What is the common name of Froelichia sericea?
Silky snakecotton
What is the natural habitat of Froelichia sericea?
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,