Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 1(2): 61. 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087784
Common Names
- Trixis Praestans
- Praestans Trixis
- Trixis
Description
Trixis praestans (also called showy trixis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Trixis praestans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trixis praestans is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trixis praestans is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Trixis praestans
Trixis praestans is native to Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Trixis praestans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trixis praestans?
Trixis praestans
What is the natural habitat of Trixis praestans?
Trixis praestans is native to Mexico.
What are the common uses of Trixis praestans?
Trixis praestans is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Species in the Trixis genus
Trixis hassleri,
Trixis pallida,
Trixis megalophylla,
Trixis calcicola,
Trixis inula,
Trixis silvatica,
Trixis pringlei,
Trixis mexicana,
Trixis cacalioides,
Trixis parviflora,
Trixis lessingii,
Trixis anomala,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis grandibracteata,
Trixis pterocaulis,
Trixis chiapensis,
Trixis californica,
Trixis ophiorhiza,
Trixis villosa,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis glutinosa,
Trixis proustioides,
Trixis michuacana,
Trixis aggregata,
Trixis calycina,
Trixis glaziovii,
Trixis sagasteguii,
Trixis haenkei,
Trixis thyrsoidea,
Trixis nobilis,
Trixis nelsonii,
Trixis praestans,
Trixis alata,
Trixis grisebachii,
Trixis longifolia,
Trixis matisiana,
Trixis hintoniorum,
Trixis pruskii,
Trixis peruviana,
Trixis angustifolia,
Trixis churinensis,
Trixis divaricata,
Trixis spicata,
Trixis vauthieri,
Trixis hyposericea,
Trixis forzzae,
Trixis jaliscana,
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,