Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1249828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) S.Clay

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Present-Day Rock Garden : 341 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249166

Common Names

  • Lewisia mexicana
  • Mexicana Lewisia
  • Lewisia's Mexicana

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Description

Lewisia mexicana (also called Mexican lewisia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with pink flowers and lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lewisia mexicana is a species of flowering plant in the family Montiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lewisia mexicana is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small with a single, long, thin stem and a single pair of small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Lewisia mexicana

Lewisia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Lewisia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lewisia mexicana?

Lewisia mexicana

What is the family of Lewisia mexicana?

Portulacaceae

What is the natural habitat of Lewisia mexicana?

Dry areas of the Cerrado

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50148885: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Sampson Clay (1901-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Clay' in the authors string.