Adenophyllum wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
44542
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 92 (-93) (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043871
Common Names
- Adenophyllum wrightii
- Wright's Adenophyllum
- Wright's Greasewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenophyllum wrightii (also called Wright's adenophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Adenophyllum wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenophyllum wrightii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenophyllum wrightii is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Adenophyllum wrightii
Adenophyllum wrightii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Adenophyllum wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenophyllum wrightii?
Adenophyllum wrightii
What is the family of Adenophyllum wrightii?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Adenophyllum wrightii?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
Species in the Adenophyllum genus
Adenophyllum pulcherrimum, Adenophyllum glandulosum, Adenophyllum speciosum, Adenophyllum wrightii, Adenophyllum porophyllum, Adenophyllum cooperi, Adenophyllum appendiculatum, Adenophyllum squamosum, Adenophyllum porophylloides, Adenophyllum anomalum, Adenophyllum aurantium, Adenophyllum yecoranum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142439: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.