Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
618269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Janovec

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 27: 668 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617601

Common Names

  • Compsoneura Mexicana
  • Mexicana's Compsoneura
  • Mexicana's Ginger

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Description

Compsoneura mexicana (also called Mexican guayabillo, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 3–5 m. It is native to Central America and is found in the tropical wet forests of Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in wet, lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Compsoneura mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Compsoneura mexicana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Compsoneura mexicana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings or layering. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seedbed in the spring. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from the tip of a branch and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. To propagate by layering, bend a branch to the ground and cover it with soil. Keep the soil moist until the branch takes root.

Where to Find Compsoneura mexicana

Compsoneura mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Compsoneura mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Compsoneura mexicana?

Compsoneura mexicana

What is the common name of Compsoneura mexicana?

Mexican Compsoneura

What is the natural habitat of Compsoneura mexicana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
John Paul Janovec: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janovec' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1085435-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.