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
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.
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 Lewisia genus
Lewisia tweedyi,
Lewisia brachycalyx,
Lewisia cantelovii,
Lewisia columbiana,
Lewisia congdonii,
Lewisia cotyledon,
Lewisia disepala,
Lewisia kelloggii,
Lewisia leeana,
Lewisia maguirei,
Lewisia oppositifolia,
Lewisia pygmaea,
Lewisia rediviva,
Lewisia stebbinsii,
Lewisia nevadensis,
Lewisia longipetala,
Lewisia mexicana,
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,