Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
6401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby ex W.W.Jones

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xli. 162 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005730



Common Names

  • Zexmenia Foliosa
  • Foliosa False Boneset
  • Foliosa False Thoroughwort


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Description

Zexmenia foliosa (also called Leafy Zexmenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Zexmenia foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zexmenia foliosa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zexmenia foliosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Zexmenia foliosa

Zexmenia foliosa is native to Mexico. It can be found in the wild in the region.

Zexmenia foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zexmenia foliosa?

Zexmenia foliosa

What is the natural habitat of Zexmenia foliosa?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Zexmenia foliosa?

Zexmenia foliosa is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and leathery leaves.

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
W.W. Jones: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Jones' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271059-2: Based on the initial data import