Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 384 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449944
Common Names
- Huber's Mezia
- Mezia huberi
- Huber's Mezia
Description
Mezia huberi (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 huberi 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
The flower of Mezia huberi is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mezia huberi 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 huberi
Mezia huberi is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Mezia huberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezia huberi?
Mezia huberi
What is the common name of Mezia huberi?
Huber's Mezia
What is the natural habitat of Mezia huberi?
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,