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Hunzikeria texana

Hunzikeria texana (Torr.) D'Arcy

Texas Cupflower

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Browallia texana, Leptoglossis texana, Nierembergia viscosa

USDA Symbol: HUTE2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Oblanceolate , Obovate , Spatulate
Leaf Apex: Acute , Obtuse
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Flower: Stamens 4

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Light purple to purple-pink.

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Western edge of the Edwards Plateau of Texas, and probably adjacent Mexico.
Native Habitat: In limestone soil.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Hunzikeria texana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Hunzikeria texana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hunzikeria texana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-14
Research By: TWC Staff

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