Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
mexicanus
ID:
1287323

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 75 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286661

Common Names

  • Mexican Popcornflower
  • Mexican Plagiobothrys
  • Mexican Babystars

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Description

Plagiobothrys mexicanus (also called Mexican Popcornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiobothrys mexicanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiobothrys mexicanus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiobothrys mexicanus is an annual that is native to Texas and Oklahoma. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Plagiobothrys mexicanus

Plagiobothrys mexicanus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Plagiobothrys mexicanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys mexicanus?

Plagiobothrys mexicanus

What type of plant is Plagiobothrys mexicanus?

It is an annual herb

Where is Plagiobothrys mexicanus native to?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Plagiobothrys genus

Plagiobothrys lithocaryus, Plagiobothrys hystriculus, Plagiobothrys hirtus, Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus, Plagiobothrys plurisepalus, Plagiobothrys orthostatus, Plagiobothrys myosotoides, Plagiobothrys australasicus, Plagiobothrys glaber, Plagiobothrys tenellus, Plagiobothrys tenuifolius, Plagiobothrys figuratus, Plagiobothrys calandrinioides, Plagiobothrys scouleri, Plagiobothrys congestus, Plagiobothrys macbridei, Plagiobothrys uncinatus, Plagiobothrys gracilis, Plagiobothrys acanthocarpus, Plagiobothrys arizonicus, Plagiobothrys austinae, Plagiobothrys bracteatus, Plagiobothrys canescens, Plagiobothrys chorisianus, Plagiobothrys distantiflorus, Plagiobothrys fulvus, Plagiobothrys glyptocarpus, Plagiobothrys greenei, Plagiobothrys hispidus, Plagiobothrys humistratus, Plagiobothrys infectivus, Plagiobothrys jonesii, Plagiobothrys tener, Plagiobothrys torreyi, Plagiobothrys trachycarpus, Plagiobothrys undulatus, Plagiobothrys humilis, Plagiobothrys leptocladus, Plagiobothrys mollis, Plagiobothrys nothofulvus, Plagiobothrys orientalis, Plagiobothrys armeriifolius, Plagiobothrys collinus, Plagiobothrys corymbosus, Plagiobothrys germaini, Plagiobothrys oppositifolius, Plagiobothrys polycaulis, Plagiobothrys pratensis, Plagiobothrys procumbens, Plagiobothrys pulchellus,

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,

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