Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
medium
ID:
1299274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.F.Austin & Staples

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 32: 534 (1980 publ. 1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298612





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Description

Xenostegia medium (also called Medium Xenostegia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is an herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xenostegia medium has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, a ground cover, and a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xenostegia medium are white to pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xenostegia medium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Xenostegia medium

Xenostegia medium is native to Mexico and Central America.

Xenostegia medium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xenostegia medium?

Xenostegia medium

What is the common name of Xenostegia medium?

Medium Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Xenostegia medium?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Daniel Frank Austin (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Austin' in the authors string.
George William Staples (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staples' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909843-1: Based on the initial data import