Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 246 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686220
Common Names
- Fendlerella mexicana
- Mexican Fendlerella
- Fendlerella Mexicana
Description
Fendlerella mexicana (also called the Mexican Fendlerella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a short stem and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Fendlerella mexicana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fendlerella mexicana is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fendlerella mexicana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Mexico and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Fendlerella mexicana
Fendlerella mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Fendlerella mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fendlerella mexicana?
Fendlerella mexicana
What is the common name of Fendlerella mexicana?
Mexican fendlerella
What is the natural habitat of Fendlerella mexicana?
Rocky slopes and cliffs in the northeastern Mexico
Species in the Fendlerella genus
Species in the Hydrangeaceae family
Carpenteria californica,
Deutzia albida,
Deutzia aspera,
Deutzia baroniana,
Deutzia bhutanensis,
Deutzia bomiensis,
Deutzia breviloba,
Deutzia bungoensis,
Deutzia calycosa,
Deutzia cinerascens,
Deutzia compacta,
Deutzia coriacea,
Deutzia corymbosa,
Deutzia crassidentatus,
Deutzia crassifolia,
Deutzia crenata,
Deutzia cymuligera,
Deutzia discolor,
Deutzia esquirolii,
Deutzia faberi,
Deutzia floribunda,
Deutzia glabrata,
Deutzia glauca,
Deutzia glaucophylla,
Deutzia glomeruliflora,
Deutzia gracilis,
Deutzia grandiflora,
Deutzia hatusimae,
Deutzia henryi,
Deutzia heterophylla,
Deutzia hookeriana,
Deutzia hypoglauca,
Deutzia longifolia,
Deutzia macrantha,
Deutzia maximowicziana,
Deutzia mexicana,
Deutzia mollis,
Deutzia monbeigii,
Deutzia muliensis,
Deutzia multiradiata,
Deutzia nanchuanensis,
Deutzia naseana,
Deutzia ningpoensis,
Deutzia oaxacana,
Deutzia obtusilobata,
Deutzia occidentalis,
Deutzia ogatai,
Deutzia paniculata,
Deutzia parviflora,
Deutzia pilosa,