Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Ranunkel
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Ranunculus
Épazote
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Ranunculus
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Ranunculus and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Ranunculus and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ranunculus and Mexican Tea
Care of Ranunculus and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.