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
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.
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 Marasmodes genus
Marasmodes dummeri,
Marasmodes oligocephala,
Marasmodes polycephala,
Marasmodes undulata,
Marasmodes polycephalus,
Marasmodes trifida,
Marasmodes beyersiana,
Marasmodes spinosa,
Marasmodes reflexa,
Marasmodes fasciculata,
Marasmodes oubinae,
Marasmodes macrocephala,
Marasmodes defoliata,
Marasmodes schlechteri,
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,