Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
436214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) Mennega

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91(3): 316. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435546



Common Names

  • Semialarium mexicanum
  • Mexicanum Semialarium
  • Mexican Semialarium


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Synonyms

  • Hemiangium excelsum (Kunth) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea bilobicarpa Miers [unknown]
  • Hippocratea excelsa Kunth [unknown]
  • Hippocratea mexicana Miers [unknown]
  • Hippocratea seleriana Loes. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea subintegra S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Hippocratea uniflora ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea yucatanensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea chiapensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Prionostemma setulifera Miers [unknown]
  • Hippocratea obovata Pittier [deprecated]

Description

Semialarium mexicanum (also called Mexican Semialarium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Semialarium mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Semialarium mexicanum is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semialarium mexicanum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist soil in the spring and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Semialarium mexicanum

Semialarium mexicanum is native to Mexico.

Semialarium mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semialarium mexicanum?

Semialarium mexicanum

What is the common name of Semialarium mexicanum?

Mexican Semialarium

What is the natural habitat of Semialarium mexicanum?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

Species in the Semialarium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2480810: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
Alberta M. W. Mennega (1912-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mennega' in the authors string.