Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1143252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 377 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142590



Common Names

  • Mexicana Tilia
  • Tilia mexicana
  • Tilia


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Description

Tilia mexicana (also called Tilia mexicana, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to Mexico. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tilia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tilia mexicana is yellow in color, with white petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tilia mexicana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Tilia mexicana

Tilia mexicana is native to Mexico.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,