Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
135556

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 250, fig. 1 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134885



Common Names

  • Mexerion mexicanum
  • Mexicanum Mexerion
  • Mexican Mexerion


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Description

Mexerion mexicanum (also called Mexican Ironweed, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mexerion mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat various skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mexerion mexicanum has yellow flowers that are 1-2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mexerion mexicanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate drought and frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mexerion mexicanum

Mexerion mexicanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Mexerion mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mexerion mexicanum?

Mexerion mexicanum

What is the common name of Mexerion mexicanum?

Mexican Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Mexerion mexicanum?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Mexerion 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-95656: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.