Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
117872

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 93 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117201



Common Names

  • Mexican Chrysactinia
  • Mexican Silver Aster
  • Silver Aster


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Description

Chrysactinia mexicana (also called Mexican Chrysactinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysactinia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysactinia mexicana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysactinia mexicana is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Chrysactinia mexicana

Chrysactinia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Chrysactinia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysactinia mexicana?

Chrysactinia mexicana

What is the common name of Chrysactinia mexicana?

Mexican Chrysactinia

What is the typical habitat of Chrysactinia mexicana?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-78569: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.