Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1249994

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Schaffn. ex Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 22: 108 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249332

Common Names

  • Heuchera mexicana
  • Mexicana Heuchera
  • Mexican Heuchera

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Description

Heuchera mexicana (also called Mexican Heuchera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers native to Mexico. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heuchera mexicana is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a natural privacy screen.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heuchera mexicana var. potosiensis R.A.Folk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heuchera mexicana has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heuchera mexicana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Heuchera mexicana

Heuchera mexicana can be found in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Heuchera mexicana FAQ

What type of plant is Heuchera mexicana?

Heuchera mexicana is a shrub.

Where does Heuchera mexicana grow?

Heuchera mexicana grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

What are the flowers of Heuchera mexicana like?

The flowers of Heuchera mexicana are white or pink and have five petals.

Species in the Heuchera genus

Heuchera alba, Heuchera easthamii, Heuchera longipetala, Heuchera wootonii, Heuchera woodsiaphila, Heuchera richardsonii, Heuchera americana, Heuchera parviflora, Heuchera villosa, Heuchera abramsii, Heuchera bracteata, Heuchera brevistaminea, Heuchera caespitosa, Heuchera chlorantha, Heuchera cylindrica, Heuchera eastwoodiae, Heuchera elegans, Heuchera glabra, Heuchera glomerulata, Heuchera grossulariifolia, Heuchera hallii, Heuchera hirsutissima, Heuchera longiflora, Heuchera maxima, Heuchera merriamii, Heuchera micrantha, Heuchera missouriensis, Heuchera novamexicana, Heuchera parishii, Heuchera parvifolia, Heuchera pilosissima, Heuchera puberula, Heuchera pubescens, Heuchera pulchella, Heuchera rubescens, Heuchera sanguinea, Heuchera ovalifolia, Heuchera macrorhiza, Heuchera aceroides, Heuchera caroliniana, Heuchera acutifolia, Heuchera nana, Heuchera mexicana, Heuchera soltisii, Heuchera inconstans, Heuchera lakelae, Heuchera rosendahlii, Heuchera wellsiae,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50149390: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Johann Wilhelm Schaffner (1830-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Schaffn.' in the authors string.