Rhinotropis subspinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subspinosa
ID:
1042586
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) J.R.Abbott
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 135 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041924
Common Names
- Rhinotropis subspinosa
- Subspinose Rhinotropis
- Subspinose False Agathis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhinotropis subspinosa (also called Subspinous Rhinotropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It grows in open grasslands and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinotropis subspinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhinotropis subspinosa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhinotropis subspinosa is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is found in dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Rhinotropis subspinosa
Rhinotropis subspinosa is found in the western United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
Species in the Rhinotropis genus
Rhinotropis acanthoclada, Rhinotropis californica, Rhinotropis cornuta, Rhinotropis desertorum, Rhinotropis heterorhyncha, Rhinotropis lindheimeri, Rhinotropis madrensis, Rhinotropis maravillasensis, Rhinotropis minutifolia, Rhinotropis nitida, Rhinotropis nudata, Rhinotropis parryi, Rhinotropis purpusii, Rhinotropis rimulicola, Rhinotropis rusbyi, Rhinotropis subspinosa, Rhinotropis intermontana,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373769: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
J.Richard Abbott (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Abbott' in the authors string.