Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
133377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 33: 474 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132706



Common Names

  • Mexican Wolfsbane
  • Mexican Lycoseris
  • Mexican Lycoseris


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Description

Lycoseris mexicana (also called Mexican Lycoseris, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lycoseris mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycoseris mexicana has small, yellow flowers, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycoseris mexicana is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Lycoseris mexicana

Lycoseris mexicana can be found in the western parts of Mexico, particularly in the states of Jalisco, Nayarit, and Michoacán.

Lycoseris mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycoseris mexicana?

Lycoseris mexicana

What is the common name of Lycoseris mexicana?

Mexican Lycoseris

What is the family of Lycoseris 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93542: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.