Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marciana
ID:
41337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 69 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040666



Common Names

  • Marciana Elekmania
  • Elekmania
  • Elekmania


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Synonyms

  • Senecio marcianus Urb. & Ekman [unknown]

Description

Elekmania marciana (also called Marciana's Elekmania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Elekmania marciana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elekmania marciana has small, yellow flowers with a central yellow disc. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elekmania marciana is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through cuttings or division of existing plants.

Where to Find Elekmania marciana

Elekmania marciana is native to the Canary Islands.

Elekmania marciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elekmania marciana?

Elekmania marciana

What is the common name of Elekmania marciana?

Marcian's Elekmania

What is the family of Elekmania marciana?

Asteraceae

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-139325: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.