Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
gonzalo-palomae
ID:
1240200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lira

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot. 65: 74 (1994 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239538



Common Names

  • Microsechium
  • Gonzalo-Palomae Microsechium
  • Microsechium Gonzalo-Palomae


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Description

Microsechium gonzalo-palomae (also called Gonzalo-Palomae's Microsechium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico. It is found in dry, open woodlands and thickets, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Microsechium gonzalo-palomae is used as an ornamental plant, for making furniture, and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microsechium gonzalo-palomae is yellow and has a single, tubular petal. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two opposite leaves, and a small root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microsechium gonzalo-palomae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Microsechium gonzalo-palomae

Microsechium gonzalo-palomae is native to the high mountains of the western United States and Canada.

Microsechium gonzalo-palomae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microsechium gonzalo-palomae?

Microsechium gonzalo-palomae

What is the common name of Microsechium gonzalo-palomae?

Gonzalo-Palomae Microsechium

What type of plant is Microsechium gonzalo-palomae?

It is a shrub

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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