Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1269476

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.S.Edwards & Prance

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 55: 64 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268814



Common Names

  • Roupala Mexicana
  • Mexicana Roupala
  • Roupala Mexicana


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Description

Roupala mexicana (also called Mexican roupala, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Roupala mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roupala mexicana has small, yellow-green flowers, small, winged seeds, and short, thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roupala mexicana is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Roupala mexicana

Roupala mexicana is found in Mexico.

Roupala mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roupala mexicana?

Roupala mexicana

What is the common name of Roupala mexicana?

Mexican Roupala

Where is Roupala mexicana native to?

Central America

Species in the Roupala genus

Roupala obtusata, Roupala ferruginea, Roupala cearaensis, Roupala cordifolia, Roupala glaberrima, Roupala gracilis, Roupala barnettiae, Roupala meisneri, Roupala monosperma, Roupala montana, Roupala minima, Roupala pseudocordata, Roupala tobagensis, Roupala sculpta, Roupala suaveolens, Roupala sororopana, Roupala brachybotrys, Roupala consimilis, Roupala diversifolia, Roupala dolichopoda, Roupala jelskii, Roupala loxensis, Roupala lucens, Roupala pallida, Roupala spicata, Roupala thomesiana, Roupala dielsii, Roupala percoriacea, Roupala mayana, Roupala sphenophyllum, Roupala steinbachii, Roupala pachypoda, Roupala filiflora, Roupala nitida, Roupala asplenioides, Roupala caparoensis, Roupala paulensis, Roupala longepetiolata, Roupala plinervia, Roupala mexicana, Roupala nonscripta, Roupala psilocarpa, Roupala schulzii, Roupala sessiliflora,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50235658: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.
Katie Sheridan Edwards (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.S.Edwards' in the authors string.