Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praestans
ID:
88455

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-4413: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.