Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
mesoamericana
ID:
1412126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.Ramírez, Carnevali & Cetzal) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 636 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424591



Common Names

  • Wittmackia mesoamericana
  • Mesoamerican Wittmackia
  • Mesoamerican-Leaf Wittmackia


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Description

Wittmackia mesoamericana (also called 'Mesoamerican Wittmackia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Wittmackia mesoamericana is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wittmackia mesoamericana is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wittmackia mesoamericana is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Wittmackia mesoamericana

Wittmackia mesoamericana can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

Wittmackia mesoamericana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wittmackia mesoamericana?

Wittmackia mesoamericana

What is the common name of Wittmackia mesoamericana?

Mesoamerican Wittmackia

Where is Wittmackia mesoamericana found?

Wittmackia mesoamericana is found in the Caribbean region.

Species in the Wittmackia genus

Wittmackia lingulata, Wittmackia patentissima, Wittmackia pendulispica, Wittmackia tentaculifera, Wittmackia ituberaensis, Wittmackia jamaicana, Wittmackia laesslei, Wittmackia laevigata, Wittmackia lingulatoides, Wittmackia maranguapensis, Wittmackia mesoamericana, Wittmackia negrilensis, Wittmackia penduliflora, Wittmackia gregaria, Wittmackia pernambucentris, Wittmackia polycephala, Wittmackia portoricensis, Wittmackia rohan-estyi, Wittmackia spinulosa, Wittmackia sulbahianensis, Wittmackia turbinocalyx, Wittmackia neoregelioides, Wittmackia antillana, Wittmackia abbreviata, Wittmackia altocaririensis, Wittmackia inermis, Wittmackia limae, Wittmackia bicolor, Wittmackia brasiliensis, Wittmackia burle-marxii, Wittmackia carvalhoi, Wittmackia caymanensis, Wittmackia distans, Wittmackia eriostachya, Wittmackia fawcettii, Wittmackia froesii, Wittmackia amorimii, Wittmackia urbaniana, Wittmackia andersoniana, Wittmackia canaliculata, Wittmackia linharesiorum, Wittmackia incompta, Wittmackia silvana, Wittmackia viridostigma,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.
William R. Cetzal-Ix: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cetzal' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165576-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].