Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1252364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.D.Bacon) B.L.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 234 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251702



Common Names

  • Nerisyrenia mexicana
  • Mexican Nerisyrenia
  • Mexican Waxflower


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Description

Nerisyrenia mexicana (also called Mexican Nerisyrenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 1 meter in height with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nerisyrenia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nerisyrenia mexicana is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nerisyrenia mexicana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of light frosts. Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nerisyrenia mexicana

Nerisyrenia mexicana is native to the states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo, México, Michoacán, and Querétaro in Mexico.

Nerisyrenia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nerisyrenia mexicana?

Nerisyrenia mexicana

What is the family of Nerisyrenia mexicana?

Asteraceae

Where is Nerisyrenia mexicana found?

Mexico

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 tro-50162304: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
J.D. Bacon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Bacon' in the authors string.