Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Crisci
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 55: 40 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044015
Common Names
- Foliosa Marticorenia
- Marticorenia
- Marticorenia Foliosa
Description
Marticorenia foliosa (also called Leafy Marticorenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Marticorenia foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marticorenia foliosa is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marticorenia foliosa is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed, division, or root cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Root cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Marticorenia foliosa
Marticorenia foliosa is native to the Caribbean, where it can be found growing in dry, open habitats.
Marticorenia foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marticorenia foliosa?
Marticorenia foliosa
What is the common name of Marticorenia foliosa?
Foliate Marticorenia
Where is Marticorenia foliosa found?
Marticorenia foliosa is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Species in the Marticorenia 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,