Polemonium mexicanum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
484654
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cerv. ex Lag.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 10 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483986
Common Names
- Polemonium mexicanum
- Mexican Jacob's Ladder
- Mexican Polemonium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polemonium mexicanum (also called Mexican Jacob's-ladder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in the mountains of the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. It is found in rocky, alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Polemonium mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polemonium mexicanum has bell-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polemonium mexicanum is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1m tall. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped, blue-violet flowers that appear in summer. It is native to Japan and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Polemonium mexicanum
Polemonium mexicanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range.
Polemonium mexicanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polemonium mexicanum?
Polemonium mexicanum
What is the common name of Polemonium mexicanum?
Mexican Jacob's Ladder
What is the natural habitat of Polemonium mexicanum?
Mountain meadows in western North America
Species in the Polemonium genus
Polemonium sachalinense, Polemonium schizanthum, Polemonium speciosum, Polemonium schmidtii, Polemonium pulchellum, Polemonium victoris, Polemonium yezoense, Polemonium kiushianum, Polemonium glabrum, Polemonium nevadense, Polemonium occidentale, Polemonium majus, Polemonium mexicanum, Polemonium caeruleum, Polemonium acutiflorum, Polemonium boreale, Polemonium elegans, Polemonium villosissimum, Polemonium micranthum, Polemonium grandiflorum, Polemonium brandegeei, Polemonium carneum, Polemonium chartaceum, Polemonium flavum, Polemonium foliosissimum, Polemonium pauciflorum, Polemonium pectinatum, Polemonium pulcherrimum, Polemonium reptans, Polemonium van-bruntiae, Polemonium viscosum, Polemonium villosum, Polemonium californicum, Polemonium eximium, Polemonium caucasicum, Polemonium sumushanense, Polemonium chinense, Polemonium hingganicum, Polemonium mellitum, Polemonium eddyense, Polemonium campanulatum,
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,
References
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
Vicente Cervantes (1758-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:689983-1: Based on the initial data import