Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cajalbanensis
ID:
558202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Candollea 17: 119 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557534

Common Names

  • Ayenia Cajalbanensis
  • Cajalban Ayenia
  • Cajalban Horsemint

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Description

Ayenia cajalbanensis (also called Cajalban Ayenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Americas. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It grows in open woodland, grassland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ayenia cajalbanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak and shelterbelt plant. It is also used as a source of firewood and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ayenia cajalbanensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayenia cajalbanensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ayenia cajalbanensis

Ayenia cajalbanensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Ayenia cajalbanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ayenia cajalbanensis?

Ayenia cajalbanensis

What is the family of Ayenia cajalbanensis?

Malvaceae

Where is Ayenia cajalbanensis found?

Mexico

Species in the Ayenia genus

Ayenia abutilifolia, Ayenia acalyphifolia, Ayenia acuminata, Ayenia aemulata, Ayenia aliculata, Ayenia angustifolia, Ayenia aprica, Ayenia ardua, Ayenia berlandieri, Ayenia blanchetiana, Ayenia boliviana, Ayenia cajalbanensis, Ayenia compacta, Ayenia conciliata, Ayenia cordifolia, Ayenia cordobensis, Ayenia cuatrecasae, Ayenia cubensis, Ayenia dentata, Ayenia donatica, Ayenia eliae, Ayenia erecta, Ayenia euphrasifolia, Ayenia fasciculata, Ayenia filiformis, Ayenia fruticosa, Ayenia glabra, Ayenia glabrescens, Ayenia hirta, Ayenia incallida, Ayenia insulicola, Ayenia jaliscana, Ayenia jussieui, Ayenia juzepczukii, Ayenia klugii, Ayenia krapovickasii, Ayenia laevigata, Ayenia latifolia, Ayenia limitaris, Ayenia lingulata, Ayenia luyensis, Ayenia magna, Ayenia mansfeldiana, Ayenia mastatalensis, Ayenia micrantha, Ayenia microphylla, Ayenia mirandae, Ayenia nervosa, Ayenia noblickii, Ayenia nummularia,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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