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Texas ringstem
Scientific Name: Anulocaulis reflexus
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Texas Ringstem (Anulocaulis reflexus)
The Texas Ringstem, scientifically known as Anulocaulis reflexus, is a perennial wildflower native to Texas and surrounding regions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anulocaulis reflexus I.M. Johnst.
- Common Name: Texas Ringstem
- Family: Nyctaginaceae (Four O'Clock Family)
- Genus: Anulocaulis Standl. (Ringstem)
- Synonyms/Related Species: The text also mentions other Anulocaulis species and varieties, including Anulocaulis leiosolenus (Southwestern Ringstem), Anulocaulis eriosolenus (Big Bend Ringstem), Anulocaulis annulatus (Valley Ringstem), and Anulocaulis gypsogenus (Gypsum Ringstem).
Distribution and Habitat
- The Texas Ringstem is found primarily in Texas (TX), but is also associated with southern Nevada, central Arizona, and southern New Mexico.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Culberson, Loving, and Reeves counties in Texas, along the drainage of the Pecos River.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Anulocaulis reflexus is described as a thickly-rooted perennial wildflower.
- It is also characterized as a subshrub forb/herb.
- Ringstems in general have glutinous brown bands.
Ecological Role
- Big Bend Ringstem, Anulocaulis eriosolenus, is noted as being endemic to Texas.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions "glutinous brown bands" which are a unique characteristic of ringstems.
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Anulocaulis reflexus I.M. Johnston (TSN 19589)