Schweiggeria mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
502665
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 12: 204 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501997
Common Names
- Schweiggeria mexicana
- Mexican Schweiggeria
- Mexican Schweigger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Glossarrhen mexicanus Steud. [unknown]
Description
Schweiggeria mexicana (also called Mexican schweiggeria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in wet grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schweiggeria mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schweiggeria mexicana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schweiggeria mexicana is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The plant can be divided in the spring.
Where to Find Schweiggeria mexicana
Schweiggeria mexicana is native to Mexico.
Schweiggeria mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schweiggeria mexicana?
Schweiggeria mexicana
What type of plant is Schweiggeria mexicana?
A perennial herb
Where is Schweiggeria mexicana found?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods
Species in the Schweiggeria genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,
References
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:867483-1: Based on the initial data import