Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
686887

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


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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.

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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 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,

References