Menodora mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.DC.) A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts , ser. 2, 14: 45 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816564
Common Names
- Menodora mexicana
- Mexican Menodora
- Mexican Boxwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Menodora mexicana (also called Mexican Menodora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist forests and savannas. It is also found in tropical Asia, where it is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Menodora mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Menodora mexicana is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Menodora mexicana is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Menodora mexicana
Menodora mexicana is native to Mexico and is found in dry scrub and grasslands.
Menodora mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menodora mexicana?
Menodora mexicana
What is the common name of Menodora mexicana?
Mexican Menodora
Where is Menodora mexicana native to?
Mexico
Species in the Menodora genus
Menodora pulchella, Menodora muellerae, Menodora longiflora, Menodora juncea, Menodora integrifolia, Menodora heterophylla, Menodora helianthemoides, Menodora decemfida, Menodora coulteri, Menodora chlorargantha, Menodora africana, Menodora mexicana, Menodora gypsophila, Menodora tehuacana, Menodora potosiensis, Menodora jaliscana, Menodora hintoniorum, Menodora magniflora, Menodora yecorana, Menodora spinescens, Menodora linoides, Menodora intricata, Menodora scabra, Menodora robusta, Menodora chumleyi, Menodora geohintonii,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610442-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].