Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
undulata
ID:
139861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 12: 87 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139190



Common Names

  • Undulate Marasmodes
  • Wavy Marasmodes
  • Wavy Daisy


Searching for Marasmodes undulata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Marasmodes undulata (also called Wavy Marasmodes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marasmodes undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects. It is also used as a ground cover and to stabilize slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Marasmodes undulata flower is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Marasmodes undulata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Marasmodes undulata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Marasmodes undulata

Marasmodes undulata is native to South America and can be found in the coastal regions of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Marasmodes undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marasmodes undulata?

Marasmodes undulata

What is the natural habitat of Marasmodes undulata?

Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Marasmodes undulata?

Summer

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