Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
747698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 138 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747031

Common Names

  • Planodes mexicana
  • Mexicana Planodes
  • Planodes

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Synonyms

  • Sibara mexicana (S.Watson) Rollins [unknown]
  • Arabis mexicana S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Planodes mexicana (also called Mexican Planodes, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico. It has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Planodes mexicana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Planodes mexicana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planodes mexicana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Planodes mexicana

Planodes mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in this region.

Planodes mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Planodes mexicana?

Planodes mexicana

What is the common name of Planodes mexicana?

Mexican planodes

What type of plant is Planodes mexicana?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Planodes genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.