Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
marahuacense
ID:
65797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm. & Maguire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 14(3): 28 (1984).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065126



Common Names

  • Oritrophium marahuacense
  • Marahuacense Oritrophium
  • Oritrophium


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Description

Oritrophium marahuacense (also called Marahuaca Oritrophium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Andes Mountains. It grows in disturbed soils, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium marahuacense is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala and is used for medicinal and ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oritrophium marahuacense is a yellow, daisy-like flower with white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium marahuacense is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes two to three weeks. Plants can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Oritrophium marahuacense

Oritrophium marahuacense is found in the Marahuaca Valley in Venezuela.

Oritrophium marahuacense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Oritrophium marahuacense?

Oritrophium marahuacense is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

What is the growth habit of Oritrophium marahuacense?

Oritrophium marahuacense is a perennial herb with a sprawling growth habit.

What is the average height of Oritrophium marahuacense?

Oritrophium marahuacense typically grows to a height of up to 1 meter.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22056: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.