Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
texensis
ID:
436184

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 374 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435516

Common Names

  • Hechtia texensis
  • Texensis Hechtia
  • Mexican Hechtia

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Description

Hechtia texensis (also called Texas Hechtia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Texas. It has a woody stem and white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia texensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hechtia texensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia texensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hechtia texensis

Hechtia texensis is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Hechtia texensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia texensis?

Hechtia texensis

What is the common name of Hechtia texensis?

Texas Hechtia

What is the natural habitat of Hechtia texensis?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

Species in the Hechtia genus

Hechtia bracteata, Hechtia capituligera, Hechtia carlsoniae, Hechtia caudata, Hechtia confusa, Hechtia conzattiana, Hechtia dichroantha, Hechtia elliptica, Hechtia epigyna, Hechtia fosteriana, Hechtia fragilis, Hechtia galeottii, Hechtia gayorum, Hechtia glabra, Hechtia glauca, Hechtia glomerata, Hechtia guatemalensis, Hechtia iltisii, Hechtia jaliscana, Hechtia laevis, Hechtia lanata, Hechtia laxissima, Hechtia liebmannii, Hechtia lyman-smithii, Hechtia malvernii, Hechtia marnier-lapostollei, Hechtia matudae, Hechtia melanocarpa, Hechtia mexicana, Hechtia montana, Hechtia mooreana, Hechtia myriantha, Hechtia pedicellata, Hechtia podantha, Hechtia pringlei, Hechtia pumila, Hechtia reflexa, Hechtia reticulata, Hechtia rosea, Hechtia roseana, Hechtia schottii, Hechtia sphaeroblasta, Hechtia stenopetala, Hechtia suaveolens, Hechtia subalata, Hechtia texensis, Hechtia nuusaviorum, Hechtia perotensis, Hechtia pretiosa, Hechtia zamudioi,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123183-1: 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].