Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
1316555

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Ortiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159(2): 333 (-334; fig. 3) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329009



Common Names

  • Marasmodes spinosa
  • Spiny Marasmodes
  • Spiny False Heather


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Description

Marasmodes spinosa (also called 'Spiny 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa

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

Marasmodes spinosa FAQ

What is the common name of Marasmodes spinosa?

Spiny-leaved Marasmodes

What is the growth habit of Marasmodes spinosa?

It is a shrub

What is the native range of Marasmodes spinosa?

It is native to Mexico

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.