Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 138 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747031
Common Names
- Planodes mexicana
- Mexicana Planodes
- Planodes
Synonyms
- Sibara mexicana (S.Watson) Rollins [unknown]
- Arabis mexicana S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Planodes mexicana (also called Mexican Planodes, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico. It has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Planodes mexicana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Planodes mexicana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Planodes mexicana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Planodes mexicana
Planodes mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in this region.
Planodes mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Planodes mexicana?
Planodes mexicana
What is the common name of Planodes mexicana?
Mexican planodes
What type of plant is Planodes mexicana?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Planodes genus
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Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
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Aethionema heterophyllum,
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Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
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Aethionema retsina,
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Aethionema spicatum,
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Aethionema syriacum,
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Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
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