Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mexiae
ID:
1273287

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton & Lay

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 37: 348 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272625



Common Names

  • Mexia's Triumfetta
  • Mexia's Bur-marigold
  • Mexia's Burmarigold


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Description

Triumfetta mexiae (also called 'Mexia's Bur-marigold', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, yellow flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest, such as along streams and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta mexiae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triumfetta mexiae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta mexiae is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Triumfetta mexiae

Triumfetta mexiae is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the mountains, usually at elevations of 1,500 to 3,000 meters.

Triumfetta mexiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta mexiae?

Triumfetta mexiae

What is the common name of Triumfetta mexiae?

Mexia's burr marigold

Where is Triumfetta mexiae found?

Triumfetta mexiae is found in the mountains of western China.

Species in the Triumfetta genus

Triumfetta johnstonii, Triumfetta keniensis, Triumfetta litticola, Triumfetta leptacantha, Triumfetta lepidota, Triumfetta longipedunculata, Triumfetta lappula, Triumfetta kundelungensis, Triumfetta mearnsii, Triumfetta marsupiata, Triumfetta macrocoma, Triumfetta maconochieana, Triumfetta malebarica, Triumfetta kenneallyi, Triumfetta heterocarpa, Triumfetta hapala, Triumfetta heptaphylla, Triumfetta inermis, Triumfetta japonica, Triumfetta jaegeri, Triumfetta incana, Triumfetta hundtii, Triumfetta propinqua, Triumfetta persimilis, Triumfetta pentandra, Triumfetta parviflora, Triumfetta paradoxa, Triumfetta rhodoneura, Triumfetta reflexa, Triumfetta pustulata, Triumfetta prostrata, Triumfetta ramosa, Triumfetta mitchellii, Triumfetta monstrosa, Triumfetta pannosa, Triumfetta micracantha, Triumfetta mellina, Triumfetta orthacantha, Triumfetta oenpelliensis, Triumfetta nigricans, Triumfetta obliqua, Triumfetta nutans, Triumfetta aspera, Triumfetta angolensis, Triumfetta graveolens, Triumfetta arnhemica, Triumfetta aquila, Triumfetta appendiculata, Triumfetta antunesii, Triumfetta antrorsa,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50258330: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Ko Ko Lay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lay' in the authors string.