Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tridentata
ID:
1146987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Coville

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 4: 75. 1893 [20 Nov 1893]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146325



Common Names

  • Larrea Tridentata
  • Three-toothed Larrea
  • Three-toothed Creosote Bush


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Uses & Benefits

Larrea tridentata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Larrea tridentata are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Larrea tridentata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from existing plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Larrea tridentata

Larrea tridentata is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open desert habitats.

Species in the Larrea genus

Species in the Zygophyllaceae family

Balanites aegyptiaca, Balanites angolensis, Balanites glabra, Balanites maughamii, Balanites pedicellaris, Balanites rotundifolia, Balanites roxburghii, Balanites triflora, Balanites wilsoniana, Balanites aegyptiacus, Balanites wilsonianus, Bulnesia chilensis, Bulnesia foliosa, Bulnesia retamo, Bulnesia rivas-martinezii, Bulnesia schichendanzii, Bulnesia schickendantzii, Guaiacum coulteri, Guaiacum officinale, Guaiacum palmeri, Guaiacum sanctum, Guaiacum unijugum, Guaiacum nellii, Kallstroemia pubescens, Kallstroemia maxima, Kallstroemia californica, Kallstroemia grandiflora, Kallstroemia hirsutissima, Kallstroemia parviflora, Kallstroemia perennans, Kallstroemia adscendens, Kallstroemia tucumanensis, Kallstroemia tribuloides, Kallstroemia incana, Kallstroemia rosei, Kallstroemia boliviana, Kallstroemia pennellii, Kallstroemia peninsularis, Kallstroemia standleyi, Kallstroemia mexicana, Kallstroemia curta, Kallstroemia hintonii, Kelleronia gillettiae, Kelleronia splendens, Kelleronia revoilii, Larrea simulans, Larrea ameghinoi, Larrea divaricata, Larrea cuneifolia, Larrea nitida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34600049: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.