Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
908457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Lex. Gen. Phan. : 599 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907792

Common Names

  • Mexican Corn
  • Sweet Corn
  • Maize

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Description

Zea mexicana (also called Mexican Corn, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Mexico. It is a tall, tufted grass that typically grows to heights of 1-2 m. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in fields and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Zea mexicana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zea mexicana has a yellow flower with a green centre. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zea mexicana is a warm-season annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, and can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best to sow the seeds in spring, and the plants can be harvested in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Zea mexicana

Zea mexicana is found in Mexico.

Zea mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zea mexicana?

Zea mexicana

What is the common name of Zea mexicana?

Mexicana maize

Where is Zea mexicana found?

Zea mexicana is found in Mexico and Central America.

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270868-2: 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].