Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
1236786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 210. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236124

Common Names

  • Nuttallia
  • Wrightii
  • Nuttallia Wrightii

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Description

Nuttallia wrightii (also called Wright's Nuttallia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Haloragaceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to the Dakotas and Texas. It is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Nuttallia wrightii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuttallia wrightii has small, yellow-white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuttallia wrightii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Nuttallia wrightii

Nuttallia wrightii is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states.

Nuttallia wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuttallia wrightii?

Nuttallia wrightii

What are the common names of Nuttallia wrightii?

Wright's nuttallia

What is the natural habitat of Nuttallia wrightii?

It is found in temperate waters of the Pacific Northwest

Species in the Nuttallia genus

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171128-2: Based on the initial data import