Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mesoamericana
ID:
1229725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arbo

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 67: 109 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229063



Common Names

  • Mesoamericana Piriqueta
  • Piriqueta Mesoamericana
  • Piriqueta Cistoides


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Description

Piriqueta mesoamericana (also called Mesoamerican Piriqueta, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Piriqueta mesoamericana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piriqueta mesoamericana are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piriqueta mesoamericana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a cold frame. Once established, Piriqueta mesoamericana can be transplanted into its permanent position in the garden.

Where to Find Piriqueta mesoamericana

Piriqueta mesoamericana can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and swamps in the eastern United States and Canada.

Piriqueta mesoamericana FAQ

What is the common name of Piriqueta mesoamericana?

Mexican Piriqueta

What is the natural habitat of Piriqueta mesoamericana?

Tropical rainforests

What is the optimal temperature for Piriqueta mesoamericana?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

Species in the Piriqueta genus

Piriqueta subsessilis, Piriqueta venezuelana, Piriqueta scabrida, Piriqueta nitida, Piriqueta racemosa, Piriqueta revoluta, Piriqueta undulata, Piriqueta viscosa, Piriqueta abairana, Piriqueta asperifolia, Piriqueta araguaiana, Piriqueta assurensis, Piriqueta caiapoensis, Piriqueta emasensis, Piriqueta lourteigiae, Piriqueta carnea, Piriqueta cistoides, Piriqueta cristobaliae, Piriqueta flammea, Piriqueta dentata, Piriqueta douradinha, Piriqueta densiflora, Piriqueta duarteana, Piriqueta ochroleuca, Piriqueta rosea, Piriqueta sulfurea, Piriqueta tamberlikii, Piriqueta sidifolia, Piriqueta suborbicularis, Piriqueta taubatensis, Piriqueta morongii, Piriqueta constellata, Piriqueta nanuzae, Piriqueta sarae, Piriqueta corumbensis, Piriqueta aurea, Piriqueta plicata, Piriqueta mortonii, Piriqueta breviseminata, Piriqueta mexicana, Piriqueta hapala, Piriqueta mesoamericana, Piriqueta grandifolia, Piriqueta guianensis, Piriqueta crenata, Piriqueta pampeana,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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