Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
484792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wherry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 146: 3 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484124

Common Names

  • Mexican Phlox
  • Texas Phlox
  • Woodland Phlox

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Description

Phlox mexicana (also called 'Mexican Phlox', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with small pink flowers. It is found in open areas, such as meadows, and in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Phlox mexicana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlox mexicana is a small, pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlox mexicana is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Phlox mexicana

Phlox mexicana is native to Mexico.

Phlox mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlox mexicana?

Phlox mexicana

What is the family of Phlox mexicana?

Polemoniaceae

What is the common name of Phlox mexicana?

Mexican phlox

Species in the Phlox genus

Phlox pulchra, Phlox pyramidalis, Phlox mexicana, Phlox peckii, Phlox ovata, Phlox opalensis, Phlox drummondii, Phlox clutena, Phlox missoulensis, Phlox vermejoensis, Phlox hoodii, Phlox aculeata, Phlox adsurgens, Phlox albomarginata, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis, Phlox amoena, Phlox amplifolia, Phlox andicola, Phlox austromontana, Phlox bifida, Phlox buckleyi, Phlox caespitosa, Phlox carolina, Phlox caryophylla, Phlox cluteana, Phlox colubrina, Phlox cuspidata, Phlox diffusa, Phlox dispersa, Phlox divaricata, Phlox dolichantha, Phlox douglasii, Phlox floridana, Phlox glaberrima, Phlox glabriflora, Phlox gladiformis, Phlox glutinosa, Phlox hendersonii, Phlox idahonis, Phlox kelseyi, Phlox longifolia, Phlox longipilosa, Phlox maculata, Phlox mesoleuca, Phlox mollis, Phlox multiflora, Phlox nana, Phlox nivalis, Phlox oklahomensis,

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,