medicinal herbs
Transmontane Sand Verbena
Abronia turbinata
Herb: Transmontane Sand Verbena
Latin name: Abronia turbinata
Synonyms: Abronia exalata, Abronia orbiculata
Family: Nyctaginaceae (Four-o'clock Family)
Medicinal use of Transmontane Sand Verbena:
A poultice of the mashed leaves has been applied to swellings.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
10 cm(4 inches)
Flowering:
July toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
Found in Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub and Creosote Bush Scrub at elevations of 900 - 2500 metres in California.Propagation of Transmontane Sand Verbena:
Seed - sow autumn or early spring very shallowly in pots of sandy soil in a greenhouse. Germination can be very slow unless you peel off the outer skin and pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 months at 15°C. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.Cultivation of the herb:
Found in Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub and Creosote Bush Scrub at elevations of 900 - 2500 metres in California.Known hazards of Abronia turbinata:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.