Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1140998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 10: 410 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140336

Common Names

  • Mexican Picrasma
  • Picrasma mexicana
  • Mexican Prickly Ash

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Uses & Benefits

Picrasma mexicana is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and hanging baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Picrasma mexicana are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picrasma mexicana is a small, evergreen tree native to Mexico. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Picrasma mexicana

Picrasma mexicana is native to Mexico.

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