Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
mexicanus
ID:
600628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rollins) R.A.Price & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11(3): 330. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599960



Common Names

  • Chaunanthus mexicanus
  • Mexicanus Chaunanthus
  • Chaunanthus


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Description

Chaunanthus mexicanus (also called Mexican Chaunanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats. It is a low-growing herbaceous plant with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chaunanthus mexicanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaunanthus mexicanus is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaunanthus mexicanus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chaunanthus mexicanus

Chaunanthus mexicanus is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Chaunanthus mexicanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaunanthus mexicanus?

Chaunanthus mexicanus

What is the common name of Chaunanthus mexicanus?

Mexican Chaunanthus

What type of plant is Chaunanthus mexicanus?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2716032: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Robert A. Price (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Price' in the authors string.