Status:
valid
Authors:
Beadle & Boynt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
in Biltm. Bot. Studies, i. 5
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024351
Common Names
- Barbara's Buttons
- Oval-leaf Marshallia
- Ovalleaf Barbara's Buttons
Synonyms
- Trattenikia lanceolata Pers. [unknown]
- Phyteumopsis lanceolata Poir. [unknown]
- Marshallia lanceolata Pursh [unknown]
- Marshallia obovata platyphylla (M.A.Curtis ex Chapm.) Beadle & F.E.Boynton [unknown]
- Marshallia lanceolata lanceolata [unknown]
- Persoonia lanceolata Michx. [deprecated]
- Linkia lanceolata Britten [deprecated]
- Persoonia ligustrina Knight [deprecated]
Description
Marshallia obovata (also called Obovate Barbara's-buttons, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and obovate leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Marshallia obovata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marshallia obovata has white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marshallia obovata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in moist soil or a potting mix.
Where to Find Marshallia obovata
Marshallia obovata can be found in the southeastern United States.
Marshallia obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marshallia obovata?
Marshallia obovata
What is the common name of Marshallia obovata?
Barbara's buttons
Where is Marshallia obovata native to?
It is native to the southeastern United States.
Species in the Marshallia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Abrotanella inconspicua,
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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,