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
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.
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 Marasmodes genus
Marasmodes dummeri,
Marasmodes oligocephala,
Marasmodes polycephala,
Marasmodes undulata,
Marasmodes polycephalus,
Marasmodes trifida,
Marasmodes beyersiana,
Marasmodes spinosa,
Marasmodes reflexa,
Marasmodes fasciculata,
Marasmodes oubinae,
Marasmodes macrocephala,
Marasmodes defoliata,
Marasmodes schlechteri,
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,