Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
michoacana
ID:
744538

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Carranza & C.Medina

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 85: 32 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743871



Common Names

  • Escobedia michoacana
  • Michoacana Escobedia
  • Michoacana's Escobedia


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Description

Escobedia michoacana (also called Michoacan Escobedia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Solanaceae family. It is a shrub with simple leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Escobedia michoacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escobedia michoacana is yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escobedia michoacana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and regular watering.

Where to Find Escobedia michoacana

Escobedia michoacana can be found in the Mexican state of Michoacán.

Escobedia michoacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escobedia michoacana?

Escobedia michoacana

What is the common name of Escobedia michoacana?

Michoacan Escobedia

What is the natural habitat of Escobedia michoacana?

It is found in tropical deciduous forests

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

Eleazar Carranza Gonzalez (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Carranza' in the authors string.
Consuelo Medina García (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Medina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77096163-1: 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].