Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
131300

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 64: 78 (-80), figs. 108 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130629



Common Names

  • Henricksonia mexicana
  • Mexican Henricksonia
  • Mexican Henrickson


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Description

Henricksonia mexicana (also called Mexican Henricksonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas. It is an evergreen plant and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Henricksonia mexicana is a yellow-green daisy with a long stem and a spiny head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, spiny rosettes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henricksonia mexicana is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Henricksonia mexicana

Henricksonia mexicana is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Henricksonia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henricksonia mexicana?

Henricksonia mexicana

What is the common name of Henricksonia mexicana?

Mexican Henricksonia

What is the natural habitat of Henricksonia mexicana?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

Species in the Henricksonia genus

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-91522: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.