Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
747113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yatsk. & J.L.Contr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 267 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746446



Common Names

  • Eremitilla Mexicana
  • Mexicana Eremitilla
  • Mexican Eremitilla


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Description

Eremitilla mexicana (also called Mexican Eremitilla, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Eremitilla mexicana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Eremitilla mexicana flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremitilla mexicana is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Eremitilla mexicana

Eremitilla mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Eremitilla mexicana FAQ

What is the common name of Eremitilla mexicana?

Mexican Eremitilla

What is the natural habitat of Eremitilla mexicana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flower color of Eremitilla mexicana?

White or yellow

Species in the Eremitilla genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

George A. Yatskievych (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yatsk.' in the authors string.
José Luis Regino Contreras Jiménez (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Contr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105041-1: 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].