Status:
valid
Authors:
Beadle & F.E.Boynton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Biltmore Bot. Stud. 1(1): 8, tab. 3 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058797
Common Names
- Mohr's Barbara's-buttons
- Mohr's Marsh-marigold
- Mohr's Marsh-mallow
Description
Marshallia mohrii (also called 'Mohr's Barbara's Buttons', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Marshallia mohrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a groundcover. It has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marshallia mohrii is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marshallia mohrii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental irrigation in dry climates. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Marshallia mohrii
Marshallia mohrii is native to the United States and can be found in dry, open areas. It is available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.
Marshallia mohrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marshallia mohrii?
Marshallia mohrii
What type of plant is Marshallia mohrii?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Marshallia mohrii found?
It is found in 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,