Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
510474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl. & Irmsch.) Brouillet & Gornall

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 1020 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509806



Common Names

  • Micranthes mexicana
  • Mexicana's Micranthes
  • Micranthes


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga mexicana Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]

Description

Micranthes mexicana (also called Mexican Micranthes, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has long, slender stems with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthes mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthes mexicana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthes mexicana is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Micranthes mexicana

Micranthes mexicana is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Micranthes mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthes mexicana?

Micranthes mexicana

What is the common name of Micranthes mexicana?

Mexican Micranthes

What is the natural habitat of Micranthes mexicana?

Dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States

Species in the Micranthes genus

Micranthes palmeri, Micranthes nivalis, Micranthes melaleuca, Micranthes tilingiana, Micranthes purpurascens, Micranthes hieraciifolia, Micranthes mexicana, Micranthes merkii, Micranthes redofskyi, Micranthes gageana, Micranthes pensylvanica, Micranthes rufidula, Micranthes lyallii, Micranthes nelsoniana, Micranthes apetala, Micranthes aprica, Micranthes californica, Micranthes davurica, Micranthes eriophora, Micranthes fragosa, Micranthes gaspensis, Micranthes howellii, Micranthes integrifolia, Micranthes marshallii, Micranthes nidifica, Micranthes occidentalis, Micranthes odontoloma, Micranthes oregana, Micranthes punctata, Micranthes reflexa, Micranthes rhomboidea, Micranthes texana, Micranthes tenuis, Micranthes subapetala, Micranthes spicata, Micranthes clavistaminea, Micranthes pallida, Micranthes parvula, Micranthes melanocentra, Micranthes atrata, Micranthes lumpuensis, Micranthes divaricata, Micranthes davidii, Micranthes tolmiei, Micranthes stellaris, Micranthes foliolosa, Micranthes ferruginea, Micranthes bryophora, Micranthes nudicaulis, Micranthes razshivinii,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
Edgar Irmscher (1887-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irmsch.' in the authors string.
Richard John Gornall (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gornall' in the authors string.