Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
93130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 147 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092459



Common Names

  • Epaltes mexicana
  • Mexican Epaltes
  • Mexican False Boneset


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Synonyms

  • Erigerodes mexicanum (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pachythelia mexicana Steetz [unknown]

Description

Epaltes mexicana (also called Mexican Needlebush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and needle-like leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Epaltes mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epaltes mexicana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epaltes mexicana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best planted in spring or autumn. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Epaltes mexicana

Epaltes mexicana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Epaltes mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epaltes mexicana?

Epaltes mexicana

What is the common name of Epaltes mexicana?

Mexican Epaltes

What is the family of Epaltes mexicana?

Asteraceae

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,

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