Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
1335180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) R.R.Mill ex Holstein & Weigend

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 288(2): 141 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347634



Common Names

  • Mimophytum mexicanum
  • Mexican Mimophytum
  • Mimophytum mexicanum


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Description

Mimophytum mexicanum (also called Mexican Mimophytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimophytum mexicanum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and petals being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimophytum mexicanum has small white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimophytum mexicanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to control growth and shape the plant.

Where to Find Mimophytum mexicanum

Mimophytum mexicanum is native to Mexico. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Mimophytum mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimophytum mexicanum?

Mimophytum mexicanum

What is the common name of Mimophytum mexicanum?

Mexican False Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Mimophytum mexicanum?

Mimophytum mexicanum is found in Mexico, growing in dry, open, and rocky areas.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Norbert Holstein (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holstein' in the authors string.