Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1141001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. & Sessé

Source:
tro

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. [Candolle] 1: 411. 1817 [1818 publ. 1-15 Nov 1817]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140339



Common Names

  • Mexican Recchia
  • Recchia mexicana
  • Mexican Picramnia


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Uses & Benefits

Recchia 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 Recchia 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

Recchia mexicana is a small, evergreen shrub 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 Recchia mexicana

Recchia mexicana is native to Mexico.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29400049: Based on the initial data import
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.