Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mazatlana
ID:
327391

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.E.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot. 18: 49 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326723



Common Names

  • Bernardia mazatlana
  • Mexican Bernardia
  • Mazatlan Bernardia


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Description

Bernardia mazatlana (also called Mazatlan Bernardia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia mazatlana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bernardia mazatlana has small, yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia mazatlana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or a screen. It is also suitable for container growing.

Where to Find Bernardia mazatlana

Bernardia mazatlana can be found in Central America and South America.

Bernardia mazatlana FAQ

What type of plant is Bernardia mazatlana?

Bernardia mazatlana is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.

Where is Bernardia mazatlana found?

Bernardia mazatlana is native to Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Bernardia mazatlana?

Bernardia mazatlana is a small, evergreen shrub.

Species in the Bernardia genus

Bernardia alarici, Bernardia albida, Bernardia amazonica, Bernardia argentinensis, Bernardia asplundii, Bernardia axillaris, Bernardia brevipes, Bernardia caperoniifolia, Bernardia carpinifolia, Bernardia celastrinea, Bernardia chiapensis, Bernardia colombiana, Bernardia confertifolia, Bernardia corensis, Bernardia crassifolia, Bernardia dichotoma, Bernardia dodecandra, Bernardia flexuosa, Bernardia fruticulosa, Bernardia gambosa, Bernardia gardneri, Bernardia geniculata, Bernardia gentryana, Bernardia hagelundii, Bernardia hassleriana, Bernardia heteropilosa, Bernardia hirsutissima, Bernardia incana, Bernardia jacquiniana, Bernardia kochii, Bernardia lagunensis, Bernardia lanceifolia, Bernardia laurentii, Bernardia leptostachys, Bernardia longipedunculata, Bernardia macrophylla, Bernardia mayana, Bernardia mazatlana, Bernardia mexicana, Bernardia micrantha, Bernardia mollis, Bernardia multicaulis, Bernardia myricifolia, Bernardia nicaraguensis, Bernardia oblanceolata, Bernardia obovata, Bernardia odonellii, Bernardia ovalifolia, Bernardia ovata, Bernardia paraguariensis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20734: Based on the initial data import
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.