Proboscidea louisianica subsp. fragrans
Ram's Horn, Sweet Unicorn Plant
Also known as: Craniolaria fallax (Kunze) A.DC. +8 more
- Craniolaria fallax (Kunze) A.DC.
- Craniolaria fragrans Schenk
- Martynia fallax (A.DC.) Kunze
- Martynia fragrans Lindl.
- Martynia violacea Engelm.
- Proboscidea fallax (A.DC.) Decne.
- Proboscidea fragrans (Lindl.) Decne.
- Proboscidea louisiana subsp. fragrans (Lindl.) Bretting
- Proboscidea violacea (Engelm.) Decne.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Martyniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to North America, Proboscidea louisianica subsp. fragrans (commonly known as Ram's Horn or Sweet Unicorn-Plant) is an annual belonging to the Martyniaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Proboscidea louisianica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Free State
Base Species & Variations