Priva mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
284000
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Pers.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 139 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283332
Common Names
- Mexican Priva
- Mexican False Heather
- False Heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Priva mexicana (also called Mexican Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Priva mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, diuretic, and to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Priva mexicana is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Priva mexicana is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 2 m (6.5 ft). It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings, which should be taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be planted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Priva mexicana
Priva mexicana can be found in Mexico
Priva mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Priva mexicana?
Priva mexicana
What is the common name of Priva mexicana?
Mexican Priva
What is the natural habitat of Priva mexicana?
Tropical forests of Mexico
Species in the Priva genus
Priva adhaerens, Priva africana, Priva armata, Priva aspera, Priva auricoccea, Priva bahiensis, Priva boliviana, Priva cordifolia, Priva curtisiae, Priva domingensis, Priva favargeri, Priva flabelliformis, Priva grandiflora, Priva humbertii, Priva laciniata, Priva lappulacea, Priva mexicana, Priva meyeri, Priva pedicellata, Priva peruviana, Priva portoricensis, Priva socotrana, Priva ibugana,
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,
References
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864518-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].