Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaliscana
ID:
1324517

Status:
valid

Authors:
García-Peña & J.G.González

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 125: 17 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336971



Common Names

  • Cunila Jaliscana
  • Jaliscana's Cunila
  • Jaliscana Cunila


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Description

Cunila jaliscana (also called Jalisco cunila, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands. It is also found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cunila jaliscana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cunila jaliscana has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cunila jaliscana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Cunila jaliscana

Cunila jaliscana is native to the mountains of Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Cunila jaliscana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cunila jaliscana?

Cunila jaliscana

What is the common name of Cunila jaliscana?

Jalisco Dittany

Where is Cunila jaliscana native to?

Mexico

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Maru R. García-Peña (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Peña' in the authors string.
Jesús Guadalupe González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.González' in the authors string.