Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
75971

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 143 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075300



Common Names

  • Soliva Mexicana
  • Mexican Soliva
  • Mexican Weed


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Synonyms

  • Gymnostyles pedunculata Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Gymnostyles minuta (L.f.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Soliva pedunculata Ruiz & Pav. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Gymnostyles peruviana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Lancisia minuta Rydb. [unknown]
  • Hippia minuta L.f. [unknown]
  • Cotula minuta Schinz [unknown]
  • Soliva minuta (L.f.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Cotula mexicana (DC.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Soliva pygmaea Kunth [unknown]
  • Cotula pygmaea Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cotula pedicellata (Ruiz & Pav.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Cotula cabrerae Caro [unknown]
  • Soliva pedicellata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

Alstroemeria annapolina (also called Annapolis Peruvian Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and bright, showy flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Soliva mexicana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Soliva mexicana has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soliva mexicana is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States and Mexico. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Soliva mexicana

Soliva mexicana can be found in Central and South America.

Soliva mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Soliva mexicana?

Soliva mexicana

What is the family of Soliva mexicana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Soliva mexicana?

Mexican Burweed

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,