Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
880493

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scribn.) Conert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 2: 417 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879828

Common Names

  • Metcalfia mexicana
  • Mexicana Metcalfia
  • Mexican Metcalfia

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Description

Metcalfia mexicana (also called Mexican Metcalfia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to the tropical regions of Mexico. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its dense, bushy growth habit.

Uses & Benefits

Metcalfia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metcalfia mexicana has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metcalfia mexicana is a perennial shrub that grows in clumps and is native to tropical Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Metcalfia mexicana

Metcalfia mexicana is native to Central America and can be found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Metcalfia genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Hans Joachim Conert (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conert' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158600-2: 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].