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
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.
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 Tilia genus
Tilia rubra,
Tilia platyphyllos,
Tilia tomentosa,
Tilia maximowicziana,
Tilia kiusiana,
Tilia juranyiana,
Tilia noziricola,
Tilia nasczokinii,
Tilia cordata,
Tilia amurensis,
Tilia americana,
Tilia euchlora,
Tilia europaea,
Tilia dasystyla,
Tilia mexicana,
Tilia pubescens,
Tilia mandshurica,
Tilia mongolica,
Tilia japonica,
Tilia paucicostata,
Tilia endochrysea,
Tilia henryana,
Tilia chinensis,
Tilia kueichouensis,
Tilia likiangensis,
Tilia oliveri,
Tilia callidonta,
Tilia nobilis,
Tilia tuan,
Tilia miqueliana,
Tilia membranacea,
Tilia jiaodongensis,
Tilia chingiana,
Tilia euchlora,
Tilia leptophylla,
Tilia hyrcana,
Tilia concinna,
Tilia cinerascens,
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,