Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
609163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lanj.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 270 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608495



Common Names

  • Clarisia mexicana
  • Mexicana Clarisia
  • Clarisia Mexicana


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Synonyms

  • Sahagunia mexicana Liebm. [unknown]
  • Clarisia biflora mexicana (Liebm.) W.C.Burger [unknown]

Description

Clarisia mexicana (also called Mexican Clarisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clarisia mexicana is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarisia mexicana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seed pods contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clarisia mexicana can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Clarisia mexicana

Clarisia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Clarisia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarisia mexicana?

Clarisia mexicana

What is the common name of Clarisia mexicana?

Mexican Clarisia

Where is Clarisia mexicana native to?

Mexico

Species in the Clarisia genus

Species in the Moraceae family

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