Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mixtecana
ID:
11723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Villaseñor & Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 173, fig. 2 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011052



Common Names

  • Oteiza Mixtecana
  • Mixtecana Oteiza
  • Oteiza


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Description

Oteiza mixtecana (also called Oteiza, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oteiza mixtecana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Oteiza mixtecana flower is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oteiza mixtecana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps in early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Oteiza mixtecana

Oteiza mixtecana is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Puebla and can be found in the Sierra Madre del Sur.

Oteiza mixtecana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Oteiza mixtecana?

Oteiza mixtecana is found in dry, tropical deciduous forests in Mexico.

What is the average height of Oteiza mixtecana?

Oteiza mixtecana typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.

What is the flowering period of Oteiza mixtecana?

Oteiza mixtecana typically flowers from April to June.

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-110712: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.