Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenatus
ID:
1263063

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray ex S.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 358 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262401



Common Names

  • Petalonyx Crenatus
  • Crenatus Petalonyx
  • Crenatus's Petalonyx


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Description

Petalonyx crenatus (also called Crenate Petalonyx, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Petalonyx crenatus is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Petalonyx crenatus are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petalonyx crenatus is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Petalonyx crenatus

Petalonyx crenatus can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50202536: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.