Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
1067792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm. & C.H.Thomps.

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 1: 408, pl. 25. 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067130



Common Names

  • Oecopetalum
  • Mexicanum
  • Mexican Oecopetalum


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Description

Oecopetalum mexicanum (also called Mexican Petal, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has leathery leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist soils in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oecopetalum mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Oecopetalum mexicanum flower is white and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oecopetalum mexicanum is a tropical, evergreen, shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Oecopetalum mexicanum

Oecopetalum mexicanum is native to the tropical forests of Mexico.

Species in the Oecopetalum genus

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16400142: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Charles Henry Thompson (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Thomps.' in the authors string.