Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
526453

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Stone

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 60: 477 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525785

Common Names

  • Alfaroa mexicana
  • Mexicana Alfaroa
  • Mexicana Tree

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Description

Alfaroa mexicana (also called 'Mexican Alfaroa', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical forests. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow with red spots.

Uses & Benefits

Alfaroa mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alfaroa mexicana has white flowers with yellowish centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alfaroa mexicana is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alfaroa mexicana

Alfaroa mexicana is native to Mexico.

Alfaroa mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alfaroa mexicana?

Alfaroa mexicana

What are the common names of Alfaroa mexicana?

Mexican Mahogany, Mexican Redwood

What is the natural habitat of Alfaroa mexicana?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

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