Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
1316559

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Ortiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159(2): 338 (fig. 7) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329013



Common Names

  • Marasmodes macrocephala
  • Large-headed Marasmodes
  • Large-headed False Heather


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Description

Marasmodes macrocephala (also called 'Large-headed 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 macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marasmodes macrocephala 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 macrocephala 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 macrocephala

Marasmodes macrocephala can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Marasmodes macrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marasmodes macrocephala?

Marasmodes macrocephala

What is the common name of Marasmodes macrocephala?

Macrocephala Snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Marasmodes macrocephala?

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.