Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
1244162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Fishbein & R.A.Levin

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Madroño 44: 270 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243500



Common Names

  • Mexican Metastelma
  • Mexican Metastelma Plant
  • Mexican Metastelma


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Description

Metastelma mexicanum (also called Mexican Metastelma, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in moist, sunny habitats, with a maximum height of 2 meters. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metastelma mexicanum has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma mexicanum is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Metastelma mexicanum

Metastelma mexicanum can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Metastelma genus

Metastelma sepium, Metastelma albiflorum, Metastelma schlechtendalii, Metastelma warmingii, Metastelma uncinatum, Metastelma broadwayi, Metastelma mirifolium, Metastelma burchellii, Metastelma arizonicum, Metastelma astephanoides, Metastelma miserum, Metastelma paraquense, Metastelma parviflorum, Metastelma myrtifolium, Metastelma lineare, Metastelma martinicense, Metastelma exasperatum, Metastelma cubense, Metastelma ekmanii, Metastelma dorrii, Metastelma hirtellum, Metastelma huberi, Metastelma giuliettianum, Metastelma grandiflorum, Metastelma hamatum, Metastelma harleyi, Metastelma chiapense, Metastelma chimantense, Metastelma cordatifolium, Metastelma atrovirens, Metastelma ditassoides, Metastelma fiebrigii, Metastelma gracile, Metastelma mathewsii, Metastelma northropiae, Metastelma pedunculare, Metastelma purpurascens, Metastelma sepicola, Metastelma bahamense, Metastelma barbigerum, Metastelma blodgetti, Metastelma brachystephanum, Metastelma californicum, Metastelma linearifolium, Metastelma palmeri, Metastelma penicillatum, Metastelma latifolium, Metastelma pringlei, Metastelma schaffneri, Metastelma aemulans,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50124616: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Mark Fishbein (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fishbein' in the authors string.
Rachel Ann Levin (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Levin' in the authors string.