Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
exilis
ID:
1249076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Pennell

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 98: 87 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248414

Common Names

  • Mecardonia exilis
  • Exilis Mecardonia
  • Exilis

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Description

Mecardonia exilis (also called Exiled Mecardonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a herbaceous perennial growing to 0.5–1 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, lakeshores, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Mecardonia exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive, bright-colored flowers that attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mecardonia exilis has small white flowers with five petals and a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mecardonia exilis is an annual herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown directly into the garden in the spring.

Where to Find Mecardonia exilis

Mecardonia exilis is native to the southeastern United States.

Mecardonia exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mecardonia exilis?

Mecardonia exilis

What is the common name of Mecardonia exilis?

Exile Mecardonia

What is the natural habitat of Mecardonia exilis?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155656-2: 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].