Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
yucatanensis
ID:
327643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 420 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326975



Common Names

  • Tragia yucatanensis
  • Yucatan Tragia
  • Yucatan Nettle


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Description

Tragia yucatanensis (also called Yucatan Tragia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia yucatanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragia yucatanensis has five yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia yucatanensis is an annual or perennial herb. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The seedlings should be thinned out to a distance of about 15 cm (6 in) apart.

Where to Find Tragia yucatanensis

Tragia yucatanensis is native to Central America, particularly in Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in moist, open areas.

Tragia yucatanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragia yucatanensis?

Tragia yucatanensis

What is the common name of Tragia yucatanensis?

Yucatan Noseburn

What is the natural habitat of Tragia yucatanensis?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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,

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