Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oubinae
ID:
1316558

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Ortiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159(2): 338 (fig. 6) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329012

Common Names

  • Marasmodes oubinae
  • Oubina's Marasmodes
  • Oubina's False Heather

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Description

Marasmodes oubinae (also called 'Oubina's marasmodes', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, and is found in tropical deciduous and semi-deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Marasmodes oubinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marasmodes oubinae has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like structure. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marasmodes oubinae can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Marasmodes oubinae

Marasmodes oubinae can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Marasmodes oubinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marasmodes oubinae?

Marasmodes oubinae

What is the common name of Marasmodes oubinae?

Oubinae Snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Marasmodes oubinae?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.