Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 48: 59 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746773
Common Names
- Menonvillea zuloagaensis
- Zuloaga's Menonvillea
- Zuloaga Menonvillea
Description
Menonvillea zuloagaensis (also called 'Zuloaga's Menonvillea', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry to moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Menonvillea zuloagaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Menonvillea zuloagaensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Menonvillea zuloagaensis is a small shrub native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Menonvillea zuloagaensis
Menonvillea zuloagaensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Menonvillea zuloagaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menonvillea zuloagaensis?
Menonvillea zuloagaensis
What is the common name of Menonvillea zuloagaensis?
Zuloaga's Menonvillea
Where is Menonvillea zuloagaensis found?
Menonvillea zuloagaensis is found in Mexico
Species in the Menonvillea genus
Menonvillea linearis,
Menonvillea cuneata,
Menonvillea flexuosa,
Menonvillea frigida,
Menonvillea chilensis,
Menonvillea cicatricosa,
Menonvillea constitutionis,
Menonvillea spathulata,
Menonvillea virens,
Menonvillea litoralis,
Menonvillea orbiculata,
Menonvillea scapigera,
Menonvillea zuloagaensis,
Menonvillea pinnatifida,
Menonvillea macrocarpa,
Menonvillea minima,
Menonvillea nordenskjoeldii,
Menonvillea purpurea,
Menonvillea comberi,
Menonvillea famatinensis,
Menonvillea patagonica,
Menonvillea rigida,
Menonvillea filifolia,
Menonvillea marticorenae,
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,