Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1293236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Lundell

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 67: 618 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292574



Common Names

  • Mexican Wimmeria
  • Mexican Wimmeria Tree
  • Mexican Wimmeria


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Description

Wimmeria mexicana (also called Mexican Wimmeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, usually growing to a height of 5–7 m. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Wimmeria mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wimmeria mexicana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wimmeria mexicana is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Wimmeria mexicana

Wimmeria mexicana can be found in Mexico.

Wimmeria mexicana FAQ

What is the common name of Wimmeria mexicana?

Mexican Wimmeria

What is the scientific name of Mexican Wimmeria?

Wimmeria mexicana

What is the family of Wimmeria mexicana?

Rhamnaceae

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 tro-6600272: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.