Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
1146973

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 30 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146311

Common Names

  • Peganum Mexicanum
  • Mexican Peganum
  • Mexican Rue

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Description

Peganum mexicanum (also called Mexican Peganum, among many other common names) is a herb native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate and simple, with an oblong-elliptic shape. It grows in humid forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Peganum mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peganum mexicanum has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peganum mexicanum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Peganum mexicanum

Peganum mexicanum is native to Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States. It can be found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34600014: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.