Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
410174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Rév. Anacardiac. : 162 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409506



Common Names

  • Tapirira Mexicana
  • Mexicana Tapirira
  • Mexican Tapirira


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Synonyms

  • Mauria sessiliflora Standl. [unknown]
  • Tapirira macrophylla Lundell [unknown]
  • Tapirira brenesii Standl. [unknown]

Description

Tapirira mexicana (also called Mexican tapirira, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It typically grows in forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tapirira mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapirira mexicana has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown in colour. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapirira mexicana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Tapirira mexicana

Tapirira mexicana can be found in wet grasslands and marshes in Mexico.

Tapirira mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapirira mexicana?

Tapirira mexicana

What type of plant is Tapirira mexicana?

It is a shrub

Where is Tapirira mexicana found?

It is found in Mexico

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References