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Cephalanthus salicifolius
Cephalanthus salicifolius Humb. & Bonpl.
Mexican Buttonbush
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CESA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableDistribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Extreme South Texas
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeHeat Tolerant: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cephalanthus salicifolius in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cephalanthus salicifolius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cephalanthus salicifolius
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-04-18Research By: JAM