Tritomaria mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1215289
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakalin
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Arctoa 17: 162 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214627
Searching for Tritomaria mexicana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritomaria mexicana (also called 'Mexican Tritoma', among many other common names) is a flowering plant species native to Mexico. It is a small, herbaceous perennial, with a rosette-like growth form. It prefers moist, sunny habitats, such as meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tritomaria mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritomaria mexicana has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Searching for Tritomaria mexicana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tritomaria mexicana can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It can be cultivated in moist, shady places in acidic soil.
Where to Find Tritomaria mexicana
Tritomaria mexicana can be found in wet, shady habitats in temperate regions of the world, including North America.
Tritomaria mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritomaria mexicana?
Tritomaria mexicana
What is the common name of Tritomaria mexicana?
Tritomaria mexicana
Where is Tritomaria mexicana found?
Tritomaria mexicana is found in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Tritomaria genus
Species in the Lophoziaceae family
Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,
References
Vadim A. Bakalin (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakalin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35218087: Based on data supplied by Bryonames