Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chiltepeca
ID:
1329430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urtecho ex Mart.Gord. & R.Torres

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 202: 162 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341884





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Description

Tragia chiltepeca (also called Chiltepec Tragia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and showy, white flowers with purple centers. It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia chiltepeca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragia chiltepeca has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia chiltepeca is an annual herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several pieces, each with at least one root and one shoot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Tragia chiltepeca

Tragia chiltepeca is native to Mexico.

Tragia chiltepeca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragia chiltepeca?

Tragia chiltepeca

What is the family of Tragia chiltepeca?

Euphorbiaceae

Where is Tragia chiltepeca found?

Honduras

Species in the Tragia genus

Tragia abortiva, Tragia acalyphoides, Tragia adenanthera, Tragia adenophila, Tragia affinis, Tragia aliena, Tragia amblyodonta, Tragia angolensis, Tragia arabica, Tragia arnhemica, Tragia ashiae, Tragia aurea, Tragia bahiensis, Tragia balfourii, Tragia ballyi, Tragia baroniana, Tragia benthamii, Tragia betonicifolia, Tragia bicolor, Tragia biflora, Tragia boiviniana, Tragia bongolana, Tragia brevipes, Tragia brevispica, Tragia brouniana, Tragia capensis, Tragia caperonioides, Tragia catamarcensis, Tragia ceanothifolia, Tragia cearensis, Tragia chevalieri, Tragia chlorocaulon, Tragia cinerea, Tragia cocculifolia, Tragia collina, Tragia cordata, Tragia correae, Tragia cubensis, Tragia cuneata, Tragia descampsii, Tragia dinteri, Tragia dioica, Tragia dodecandra, Tragia doryodes, Tragia durbanensis, Tragia fallacina, Tragia fasciculata, Tragia finalis, Tragia friesii, Tragia furialis,

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

Martha Martínez Gordillo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.Gord.' in the authors string.
Rafael Torres Colin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Torres' in the authors string.
R.J. Urtecho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urtecho' in the authors string.