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
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.
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 Elekmania genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,