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Common Names
- Evonymopsis Mexicanus
- Evonymopsis
- Evonymopsis Mexicanus
Description
Evonymopsis mexicanus (also called Mexican Evonymopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has leathery, elliptic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, thickets and scrublands at elevations of 500-2,200m.
Uses & Benefits
Evonymopsis mexicanus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Evonymopsis mexicanus has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Evonymopsis mexicanus is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Evonymopsis mexicanus
Evonymopsis mexicanus is native to Mexico.
Evonymopsis mexicanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Evonymopsis mexicanus?
Evonymopsis mexicanus
What is the common name of Evonymopsis mexicanus?
Mexican Evonymopsis
What is the natural habitat of Evonymopsis mexicanus?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Evonymopsis genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,