Status:
valid
Authors:
Beadle & F.E.Boynton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Biltmore Bot. Stud. 1(1): 7, tab. 1 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044654
Common Names
- Marshallia
- Grandiflora Bush
- Barbara's Buttons
Description
Marshallia grandiflora (also called 'Barbara's Buttons' and 'Large-flowered Barbara's Buttons', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and leathery, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Marshallia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marshallia grandiflora has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marshallia grandiflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading spent flowers will help to keep the plant looking tidy.
Where to Find Marshallia grandiflora
Bulbophyllum unguiculatum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Marshallia grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marshallia grandiflora?
Marshallia grandiflora
What type of plant is Marshallia grandiflora?
Marshallia grandiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where does Marshallia grandiflora grow?
Marshallia grandiflora is native to the southeastern United States.
Species in the Marshallia genus
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,