Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
442611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 166 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441943



Common Names

  • Brunellia mexicana
  • Mexican Brunellia
  • Mexican Star-flower


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Description

Brunellia mexicana (also called Mexican Brunellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunellia mexicana is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, tear-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia mexicana is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Brunellia mexicana

Brunellia mexicana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Brunellia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia mexicana?

Brunellia mexicana

What is the common name of Brunellia mexicana?

Mexican Brunellia

What is the natural range of Brunellia mexicana?

Mexico

Species in the Brunellia genus

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

Species in the Brunelliaceae family

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37488-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.