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Mexican saucerflower

Scientific Name: Antiphytum heliotropioides

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Antiphytum heliotropioides - Mexican Saucerflower

Antiphytum heliotropioides, commonly known as Mexican Saucerflower, is a perennial shrub belonging to the genus Antiphytum.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is sometimes found in home gardens.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Antiphytum heliotropioides A. DC.
  • Common Names: Mexican Saucerflower, Texas Saucerflower, Saucerflower
  • Family: Boraginaceae
  • Synonyms: Antiphytum floribundum (Torr.) A. Gray (Texas Saucerflower) is mentioned as a related species.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Mexican Saucerflower is found in the United States (Texas, New Mexico) and Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a shrub.
  • It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Other Notable Mentions

  • Symbol: ANHE4 (potentially a plant code).

Further Information

  • Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Antiphytum heliotropioides.