Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
alata
ID:
1077735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 22: 296 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077073



Common Names

  • Horsfordia Alata
  • Winged Horsfordia
  • Winged False Mallow


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Description

Horsfordia alata (also called Winged Horsfordia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfordia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Horsfordia alata has large, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfordia alata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Horsfordia alata

Horsfordia alata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands and rocky areas.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19601003: 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.