Menodora yecorana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Van Devender & B.L.Turner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 269 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816647
Common Names
- Menodora yecorana
- Yecorana Menodora
- Yecorana Olive
Searching for Menodora yecorana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Menodora yecorana (also called Menodora yecorana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Menodora yecorana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Menodora yecorana is yellow and tubular, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, dark green leaves.
Searching for Menodora yecorana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Menodora yecorana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates and can tolerate some frost. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Menodora yecorana
Menodora yecorana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
Menodora yecorana FAQ
What are the light requirements of Menodora yecorana?
Menodora yecorana prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil does Menodora yecorana prefer?
Menodora yecorana prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How often should Menodora yecorana be watered?
Menodora yecorana should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.
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
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Thomas R. Van Devender (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Van Devender' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314741-2: 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].