Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
327412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 172 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326744



Common Names

  • Bernardia mexicana
  • Mexican Bernardia
  • Mexican Balsam Apple


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Synonyms

  • Bernardia aspera Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bernardia brandegeei Brandegee [unknown]
  • Bernardia mexicana albida Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bernardia mexicana cinerascens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bernardia mexicana subbiflora Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hermesia mexicana Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Bernardia mexicana genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Bernardia mexicana (also called Mexican Bernardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in dry and moist forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia mexicana 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

The flowers of Bernardia mexicana are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia mexicana 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 mexicana

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

Bernardia mexicana FAQ

What type of plant is Bernardia mexicana?

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

Where is Bernardia mexicana found?

Bernardia mexicana is native to Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Bernardia mexicana?

Bernardia mexicana 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