Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
337535

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Palla) Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Sida 4: 71 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336867



Common Names

  • Abildgaardia mexicana
  • Mexican Abildgaardia
  • Abildgaardia mexicana


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Description

Abildgaardia mexicana (also called Mexicana sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with narrow leaves and long, slender stems. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Abildgaardia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abildgaardia mexicana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abildgaardia mexicana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Abildgaardia mexicana

Abildgaardia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the northern and central regions of the country.

Abildgaardia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abildgaardia mexicana?

Abildgaardia mexicana

What is the common name of Abildgaardia mexicana?

Mexican Abildgaardia

What is the natural habitat of Abildgaardia mexicana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Eduard Palla (1864-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palla' in the authors string.
Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1056158-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].