Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proustioides
ID:
60956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 653 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060285

Common Names

  • Proustioides Trixis
  • Proustioides Daisy
  • Proustioides Fleabane

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Description

Trixis proustioides (also called Proust's Trixis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Trixis proustioides is a perennial shrub with many ornamental uses. It can be used as a hedge or a border plant, and its bright yellow flowers make it a great addition to any garden. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trixis proustioides are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are tall and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trixis proustioides is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the best method, as it will produce a more vigorous plant. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Trixis proustioides

Trixis proustioides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Trixis proustioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trixis proustioides?

Trixis proustioides

What is the family of Trixis proustioides?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Trixis proustioides?

Trixis proustioides is found in dry, rocky hillsides, in scrubland, and in disturbed areas.

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,

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