Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
131239

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.E.Freire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 80: 427 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130568



Common Names

  • Mexican Chionolaena
  • Mexican Silverbush
  • Mexican Chionolaena Bush


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Description

Chionolaena mexicana (also called Mexican Snowball, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has thin, linear leaves and tall, branching stems that produce white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Chionolaena mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chionolaena mexicana has yellow-green daisy-like flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionolaena mexicana is a perennial wildflower native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall, and they will germinate in the spring. Once established, the plants will need little care and will spread slowly over time.

Where to Find Chionolaena mexicana

Chionolaena mexicana is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Chionolaena mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionolaena mexicana?

Chionolaena mexicana

What are the common names of Chionolaena mexicana?

Common names of Chionolaena mexicana include Mexican Snowbush and Mexican Snowball

What is the natural habitat of Chionolaena mexicana?

Chionolaena mexicana is native to the highlands of Mexico

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-91464: Based on the initial data import
Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.