Zea mexicana
Also known as: Euchlaena bourgeaei E.Fourn. +7 more
- Euchlaena bourgeaei E.Fourn.
- Euchlaena bourgeaui E.Fourn.
- Euchlaena giovanninii E.Fourn.
- Euchlaena mexicana Schrad.
- Reana giovanninii Brign.
- Zea mays subsp. mexicana (Schrad.) Iltis
- Zea mexicana (Schrad.) Reeves & Mangelsd.
- Zea mexicana subsp. mexicana
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in North America, Zea mexicana is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Brazil West-Central, Egypt, Florida, India, Jawa, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka