Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenh. & Byng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.213194444. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424743
Description
Callisia mexicana (also called Mexican Callisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Callisia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower, which is why it is often used to decorate gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callisia mexicana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callisia mexicana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.
Where to Find Callisia mexicana
Callisia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and rocky areas.
Callisia mexicana FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Callisia mexicana?
Callisia mexicana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal light for Callisia mexicana?
Callisia mexicana prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Callisia mexicana?
Water Callisia mexicana when the top inch of soil is dry.
Species in the Callisia genus
Callisia ciliata,
Callisia cordifolia,
Callisia filiformis,
Callisia fragrans,
Callisia gentlei,
Callisia gracilis,
Callisia graminea,
Callisia grandiflora,
Callisia hintoniorum,
Callisia insignis,
Callisia laui,
Callisia micrantha,
Callisia monandra,
Callisia multiflora,
Callisia navicularis,
Callisia ornata,
Callisia repens,
Callisia rosea,
Callisia soconuscensis,
Callisia tehuantepecana,
Callisia warszewicziana,
Callisia encolea,
Callisia amplexicaulis,
Callisia diuretica,
Callisia silvatica,
Callisia ionantha,
Callisia angustifolia,
Callisia brasiliensis,
Callisia montana,
Callisia neglecta,
Callisia disgrega,
Callisia amplexans,
Callisia mexicana,
Callisia kruseana,
Callisia elata,
Callisia palmeri,
Callisia saxicola,
Callisia purpurascens,
Callisia warmingiana,
Callisia serrulata,
Callisia glandulosa,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,
References
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.