Disciphania mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
652556
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bullock
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 388 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651888
Common Names
- Mexicana Disciphania
- Disciphania mexicana
- Mexicana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disciphania mexicana (also called 'Mexican Disciphania', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in lowland rainforests, coastal forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Disciphania mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disciphania mexicana is yellow and tubular, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, oblong, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin, light green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disciphania 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 mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Disciphania mexicana
Disciphania mexicana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Disciphania mexicana FAQ
What is the common name of Disciphania mexicana?
Mexicana Milkweed
What is the native range of Disciphania mexicana?
South-east Asia
What is the growth habit of Disciphania mexicana?
A scrambling, twining, or climbing vine
Species in the Disciphania genus
Disciphania calocarpa, Disciphania cardiophylla, Disciphania contraversa, Disciphania convolvulacea, Disciphania cubijensis, Disciphania dioscoreoides, Disciphania domingensis, Disciphania ernstii, Disciphania hernandia, Disciphania heterophylla, Disciphania inversa, Disciphania juliflora, Disciphania killipii, Disciphania lobata, Disciphania mexicana, Disciphania modesta, Disciphania moriorum, Disciphania remota, Disciphania sagittaria, Disciphania sarcostephana, Disciphania smithii, Disciphania spadicea, Disciphania tessmannii, Disciphania tricaudata, Disciphania unilateralis,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2772726: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.