Desert Sand Verbena

Abronia villosa

Basic Information

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Genus: abronia

Plant ID (slug): abronia-villosa

Numeric ID: 21178

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Abronia villosa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Nevada and Arizona to California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

The plant is used to induce the flow of urine[257]. A poultice of the mashed roots has been used to treat burns[257].