Hedyosmum mexicanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
717332
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cordem. ex Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 3: 307 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716665
Common Names
- Hedyosmum Mexicanum
- Mexican Hedyosmum
- Mexican False Rosemary
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedyosmum mexicanum (also called Mexican False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers native to Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyosmum mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyosmum mexicanum has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedyosmum mexicanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hedyosmum mexicanum
Hedyosmum mexicanum is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Hedyosmum mexicanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedyosmum mexicanum?
Hedyosmum mexicanum
What is the common name of Hedyosmum mexicanum?
Mexican Hedyosmum
What is the natural habitat of Hedyosmum mexicanum?
Hedyosmum mexicanum is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests of Mexico and Central America
Species in the Hedyosmum genus
Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari, Hedyosmum lechleri, Hedyosmum burgerianum, Hedyosmum correanum, Hedyosmum orientale, Hedyosmum grisebachii, Hedyosmum subintegrum, Hedyosmum nutans, Hedyosmum sprucei, Hedyosmum anisodorum, Hedyosmum spectabile, Hedyosmum angustifolium, Hedyosmum cumbalense, Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum, Hedyosmum luteynii, Hedyosmum peruvianum, Hedyosmum steinii, Hedyosmum strigosum, Hedyosmum pungens, Hedyosmum purpurascens, Hedyosmum uniflorum, Hedyosmum narinoense,
Species in the Chloranthaceae family
Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2840911: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.