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Common Names
- Anychia mexicana
- Mexicana Anychia
- Anychia Mexicana
Description
Anychia mexicana (also called Mexican anychia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to China and is found in grasslands, forests, and along streams. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anychia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anychia mexicana flowers are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anychia mexicana can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It can tolerate partial shade in warmer climates.
Where to Find Anychia mexicana
Anychia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Anychia mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anychia mexicana?
Anychia mexicana
What are the common names of Anychia mexicana?
Mexican Anychia
Where is Anychia mexicana native to?
China, India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
Species in the Anychia genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
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Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,