Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
tamaulipana
ID:
1317400

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.F.Hansen, Iltis & Carlquist

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Aliso 31: 73 (2013 publ. 2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329854



Common Names

  • Forchhammeria tamaulipana
  • Tamaulipan Forchhammeria
  • Mexican Forchhammeria


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Description

Forchhammeria tamaulipana (also called Tamaulipan Forchhammeria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped, light green leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It prefers dry, arid climates and grows best in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Forchhammeria tamaulipana is used for timber production, as well as for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forchhammeria tamaulipana has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forchhammeria tamaulipana is a shrub native to Mexico. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Forchhammeria tamaulipana

Forchhammeria tamaulipana is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas.

Forchhammeria tamaulipana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forchhammeria tamaulipana?

Forchhammeria tamaulipana

What is the common name of Forchhammeria tamaulipana?

Tamaulipan forchhammeria

What is the natural habitat of Forchhammeria tamaulipana?

Rocky slopes and grasslands

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Bruce Frederick Hansen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.F.Hansen' in the authors string.
Sherwin Carlquist (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlquist' in the authors string.
Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60464820-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.