Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
carnosa
ID:
1238421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 232 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237759

Common Names

  • Tidestromia carnosa
  • Carnosa Tree
  • Carnosa

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Description

Tidestromia carnosa (also called Carnose Tidestromia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in dry scrublands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Tidestromia carnosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for making tea. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tidestromia carnosa has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tidestromia carnosa is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tidestromia carnosa

Tidestromia carnosa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Tidestromia carnosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tidestromia carnosa?

Tidestromia carnosa

What is the common name of Tidestromia carnosa?

Fleshy Tidestromia

What type of plant is Tidestromia carnosa?

Tropical shrub

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50096054: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.