Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ambrosioides
ID:
659535

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mosyakin & Clemants

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Ukrayins'k. Bot. Zhurn. 59(4): 382 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658867

Common Names

  • Dysphania Ambrosioides
  • Mexican Tea
  • Epazote

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Description

Dysphania ambrosioides (also called Mexican Tea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Dysphania ambrosioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dysphania ambrosioides has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysphania ambrosioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dysphania ambrosioides

Dysphania ambrosioides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Dysphania ambrosioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysphania ambrosioides?

Dysphania ambrosioides

What is the common name of Dysphania ambrosioides?

Mexican Tea

What is the native range of Dysphania ambrosioides?

Central and South America

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2780223: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Sergei Leonidovich Mosyakin (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mosyakin' in the authors string.
Steven Earl Clemants (1954-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clemants' in the authors string.