Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1263964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 684 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263302



Common Names

  • Mexican Orthosphenia
  • Mexican Orthosphenia
  • Mexican Orthosphenia


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Description

Orthosphenia mexicana (also called Mexican Orthosphenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosphenia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthosphenia mexicana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosphenia mexicana is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Orthosphenia mexicana

Orthosphenia mexicana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Orthosphenia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosphenia mexicana?

Orthosphenia mexicana

What is the common name of Orthosphenia mexicana?

Mexican Orthosphenia

What is the natural habitat of Orthosphenia mexicana?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Orthosphenia 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,

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