Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
274706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 108 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274038

Common Names

  • Placocarpa mexicana
  • Mexican Placocarpa
  • Mexican Waterweed

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Description

Placocarpa mexicana (also called Mexican Placocarpa, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Placocarpa mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Placocarpa mexicana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Placocarpa mexicana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated from division, which should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Placocarpa mexicana

Placocarpa mexicana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Placocarpa mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Placocarpa mexicana?

Placocarpa mexicana

What is the common name of Placocarpa mexicana?

Mexican Placocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Placocarpa mexicana?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Placocarpa 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