Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mexiae
ID:
76641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 21. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075970



Common Names

  • Mexia's Hofmeisteria
  • Mexia Hofmeisteria
  • Hofmeisteria mexiae


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Synonyms

  • Fleischmannia urenifolia mexiae B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Hofmeisteria urenifolia mexiae (B.L.Rob.) McVaugh [unknown]

Description

Hofmeisteria mexiae (also called 'Mexican Hofmeisteria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hofmeisteria mexiae is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin infections, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hofmeisteria mexiae is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hofmeisteria mexiae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will usually germinate in 1 - 3 months at 15°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Hofmeisteria mexiae

Hofmeisteria mexiae is native to the highlands of Mexico. It can be found in the pine-oak forests of the region.

Hofmeisteria mexiae FAQ

What is the common name of Hofmeisteria mexiae?

Mexican Hofmeisteria

What is the native range of Hofmeisteria mexiae?

Mexico

What is the growth habit of Hofmeisteria mexiae?

A shrub

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-32643: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.