Status:
valid
Authors:
La Llave
Source:
gcc
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Nov. Veg. Descr. 1: 13 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037607
Common Names
- Zexmenia serrata
- Serrated Zexmenia
- Serrated Wedgeleaf
Description
Zexmenia serrata (also called 'Serrated Zexmenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, serrated leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Zexmenia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zexmenia serrata is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zexmenia serrata is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Zexmenia serrata
Zexmenia serrata is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Zexmenia serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zexmenia serrata?
Zexmenia serrata
What type of plant is Zexmenia serrata?
A perennial herb
What are the common names of Zexmenia serrata?
Serrated Zexmenia
Species in the Zexmenia genus
Zexmenia foliosa,
Zexmenia simplex,
Zexmenia serrata,
Zexmenia buphtalmiflora,
Zexmenia foliosa,
Zexmenia virgulta,
Zexmenia brachylepis,
Zexmenia virgulta,
Zexmenia serrata,
Zexmenia buphthalmiflora,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,