Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
curranii
ID:
450613

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 236 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449945



Common Names

  • Curran's Mezia
  • Mezia curranii
  • Curran's Mezia


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Description

Mezia curranii (also called Common Mezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forest understories and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mezia curranii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mezia curranii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezia curranii is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mezia curranii

Mezia curranii is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Mezia curranii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezia curranii?

Mezia curranii

What is the common name of Mezia curranii?

Curran's Mezia

What is the natural habitat of Mezia curranii?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Mezia genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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