Mexotis latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.Martens & Galeotti) Terrell & H.Rob.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 61 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914907
Common Names
- Broad-leaved Mexotis
- Broad-leaved False Fox Sedge
- Broad-leaved False Fox-sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mexotis latifolia (also called 'Broad-Leaf Mexotis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a rosette of oval-shaped leaves with a glossy, dark green coloration and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found growing in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mexotis latifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mexotis latifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mexotis latifolia is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It can be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. Propagation is done through division of the clumps. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Mexotis latifolia
Mexotis latifolia can be found in Mexico.
Species in the Mexotis genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459931: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
Edward E. Terrell (1923-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terrell' in the authors string.