Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. ex D.Dietr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Syn. Plant. 3: 513 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261567
Common Names
- Schistophragma Mexicana
- Mexican Schistophragma
- Mexican False Climbing Fern
Description
Schistophragma mexicana (also called Mexican Schistophragma, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with small white flowers. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Schistophragma mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schistophragma mexicana is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schistophragma mexicana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. The clumps should be carefully divided and replanted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Schistophragma mexicana
Schistophragma mexicana is native to Mexico.
Schistophragma mexicana FAQ
What is the common name of Schistophragma mexicana?
Mexican Schistophragma
What is the scientific name of Mexican Schistophragma?
Schistophragma mexicana
What is the natural habitat of Schistophragma mexicana?
Dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States
Species in the Schistophragma genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60470561-2: 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].