Tlalnelhuayocan facts for kids

Tlalnelhuayocan is a cool place in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It's super close to Xalapa, which is the capital city of Veracruz, only about 2 kilometers away! This area is an important spot because it's on the railway line that connects Mexico City to Veracruz. Plus, major roads like Federal Highways 180 and 125 pass right through it.

The name Tlalnelhuayocan comes from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by people like those from Jilotepec long ago. The full original name was San Andrés Tlalnelhuayocan. This area is made up of several smaller communities. Some of the most well-known ones include San Andres, Otilpan, Palenquillo, San Antonio, Xocotla, and Xolostla.

Amazing Plants

Tlalnelhuayocan is home to a surprising number of different plant types! Scientists have found more than 123 kinds of plants here. What's really special is that 95 of these are epiphytes. Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, like trees, but they don't harm them. They just use the other plants for support and get their water and nutrients from the air and rain.

The number of epiphytes found in Tlalnelhuayocan is quite impressive. It makes up about 24% of all the epiphyte plants found in the central part of Veracruz! This shows how rich and diverse the plant life is in this small area.