Petalonyx nitidus
Shining Sandpaper Plant, Shiny Leaf Sandpaper Plant
Other regional names: Shinyleaf Sandpaper Plant +2 more
- Shinyleaf Sandpaper Plant
- Shinyleaf Sandpaperplant
- Smooth Sandpaper Plant
Also known as: Petalonyx nitidus subsp. parryi (A.Gray) Urb. & Gilg +2 more
- Petalonyx nitidus subsp. parryi (A.Gray) Urb. & Gilg
- Petalonyx parryi A.Gray
- Petalonyx thurberi var. nitidus (S.Watson) M.E.Jones
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Petalonyx nitidus (commonly known as Shining Sandpaper-plant or Shiny-leaf Sandpaper Plant) is a shrub within the Loasaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah