Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
983148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 6: 187 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982486

Common Names

  • Hintonella mexicana
  • Mexican Hintonella
  • Mexican False-mallow

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Description

Hintonella mexicana (also called Mexican Hintonella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hintonella mexicana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hintonella mexicana is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped plant with a single stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hintonella mexicana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Hintonella mexicana

Hintonella mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates.

Species in the Hintonella genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99334: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.