Mirandea huastecensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huastecensis
ID:
1044761
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Daniel
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 3: 428 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044099
Common Names
- Mirandea huastecensis
- Huastecensis Mirandea
- Huastecensis Water-willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mirandea huastecensis (also called 'Huastec Mirandea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist and wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mirandea huastecensis is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mirandea huastecensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
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Mirandea huastecensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Mirandea huastecensis
Mirandea huastecensis can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Mirandea genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.