Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
252266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 146 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251598

Common Names

  • Mexicana Nernstia
  • Nernstia Mexicana
  • Mexicana Nernstia

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Synonyms

  • Portlandia mexicana Hemsl. [valid]
  • Cigarrilla mexicana (DC.) Aiello [unknown]
  • Coutarea mexicana Zucc. & Mart. ex DC. [valid]

Description

Nernstia mexicana (also called 'Mexicana Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a small, slow-growing palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Nernstia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nernstia mexicana has white flowers with yellow centers and a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nernstia mexicana is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nernstia mexicana

Nernstia mexicana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Nernstia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nernstia mexicana?

Nernstia mexicana

What is the common name of Nernstia mexicana?

Mexicana

What is the optimal growing environment for Nernstia mexicana?

Nernstia mexicana prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Nernstia 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