Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
652779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Liebm.) Chew

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21 :208 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652111

Common Names

  • Mexican Discocnide
  • Mexicana Discocnide
  • Mexican Discocnide Palm

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Description

Discocnide mexicana (also called 'Mexican Discocnide', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in lowland rainforests, coastal forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Discocnide mexicana is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discocnide mexicana is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a warm, moist environment. The cuttings should be kept in partial shade until they have taken root.

Where to Find Discocnide mexicana

Discocnide mexicana can be found in Mexico.

Discocnide mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Discocnide mexicana?

Discocnide mexicana

What type of plant is Discocnide mexicana?

Discocnide mexicana is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Discocnide mexicana found?

Discocnide mexicana is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Discocnide genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82212-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.