Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
mexicanus
ID:
489012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 2: 89 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488344



Common Names

  • Podopterus mexicanus
  • Mexican Podopterus
  • Mexican Wingnut


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Description

Podopterus mexicanus (also called Podopterus mexicanus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Podopterus mexicanus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podopterus mexicanus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podopterus mexicanus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Division is the easiest and quickest method of propagation.

Where to Find Podopterus mexicanus

Podopterus mexicanus is native to Mexico. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Podopterus mexicanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podopterus mexicanus?

Podopterus mexicanus

What is the common name of Podopterus mexicanus?

Mexican Podopterus

What is the natural habitat of Podopterus mexicanus?

It is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and canyons.

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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