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
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.
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.
Species in the Recchia genus
Species in the Surianaceae family