Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
marshii
ID:
1241706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 96 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241044



Common Names

  • Nama marshii
  • Marshii Nama
  • Marshi Nama


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Description

Nama marshii (also called Marsh's Nama, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the western United States, where it is found in the Great Basin and Mojave Desert regions. It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nama marshii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nama marshii are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama marshii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Nama marshii

Nama marshii can be found in the southwestern United States, specifically in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Nama marshii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nama marshii?

Nama marshii

What is the common name of Nama marshii?

Marsh's nama

What is the natural habitat of Nama marshii?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Nama genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50109976: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.