Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachylepis
ID:
117136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 16(3): 257 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116465



Common Names

  • Brachylepis Zexmenia
  • Zexmenia
  • Zexmenia Brachylepis


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Synonyms

  • Wedelia brachylepis Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Zexmenia brachylepis (also called Short-Leaved Zexmenia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in sandy soils and open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Zexmenia brachylepis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zexmenia brachylepis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, dry, papery seed capsules. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zexmenia brachylepis is an annual plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Zexmenia brachylepis

Zexmenia brachylepis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on the edges of grasslands.

Zexmenia brachylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zexmenia brachylepis?

Zexmenia brachylepis

What is the common name of Zexmenia brachylepis?

Short-leaved Zexmenia

What is the natural habitat of Zexmenia brachylepis?

Dry grasslands of Mexico

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-77868: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.