Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obovata
ID:
25022

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


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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.

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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 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

Chauncey Beadle (1866-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beadle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:153648-2: Based on the initial data import