Duidaea marahuacensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marahuacensis
ID:
30901
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 30(1): 50. 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030230
Common Names
- Marahuaca Duidaea
- Marahuaca Daisy
- Marahuaca Star-thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duidaea marahuacensis (also called Marahuaca, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru and is found in humid montane forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Duidaea marahuacensis is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duidaea marahuacensis has yellow flowers with yellow centers and light green foliage. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a rosette of light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Duidaea marahuacensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in a sunny position, in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 10-15cm. The rootball can be divided in the spring or autumn, with each division containing at least one bud. The divisions should be planted in a sunny position, in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Duidaea marahuacensis
Duidaea marahuacensis is native to South America and can be found in humid, tropical forests.
Duidaea marahuacensis FAQ
What are the common uses of Duidaea marahuacensis?
Duidaea marahuacensis is commonly used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and for its timber.
What is the natural habitat of Duidaea marahuacensis?
Duidaea marahuacensis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
What is the scientific classification of Duidaea marahuacensis?
Duidaea marahuacensis belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Duidaea.
Species in the Duidaea genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129227: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.