Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
1316556

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Ortiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159(2): 334 (fig. 4) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329010



Common Names

  • Marasmodes reflexa
  • Reflexed Marasmodes
  • Reflexed False Heather


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Description

Marasmodes reflexa (also called 'Reflexed 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 reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marasmodes reflexa 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 reflexa 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 reflexa

Marasmodes reflexa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Marasmodes reflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marasmodes reflexa?

Marasmodes reflexa

What is the common name of Marasmodes reflexa?

Reflexa Snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Marasmodes reflexa?

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.