Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
includens
ID:
450611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Webbia 13: 450 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449943



Common Names

  • Including Mezia
  • Mezia includens
  • Including Mezia


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Description

Mezia includens (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 includens 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 includens is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezia includens 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 includens

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

Mezia includens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezia includens?

Mezia includens

What is the common name of Mezia includens?

Including Mezia

What is the natural habitat of Mezia includens?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2504784: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.