Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinezii
ID:
820542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramamoorthy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 303 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819876

Common Names

  • Catoferia Martinezii
  • Catoferia martinezii
  • Martinezii Catoferia

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Description

Catoferia martinezii (also called Martinez's Catoferia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and small, round fruits. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Catoferia martinezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catoferia martinezii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catoferia martinezii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep it moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, transplant the cuttings into individual pots and keep them in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Catoferia martinezii

Catoferia martinezii is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Catoferia martinezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catoferia martinezii?

Catoferia martinezii

What are the common names of Catoferia martinezii?

Martinez Catoferia

What is the natural habitat of Catoferia martinezii?

Grassland and open woodlands

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References