Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
369065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Algérie , Dicot.: 68 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368397



Common Names

  • Maresia nana
  • Nana Maresia
  • Dwarf Maresia


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Synonyms

  • Malcolmia nana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Malcolmia confusa Boiss. [unknown]
  • Malcolmia binervis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Matthiola nana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium nanum DC. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium binerve C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus nanus Merk. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hesperis confusissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Maresia nana nana [unknown]
  • Maresia binervis Pomel [unknown]
  • Wilckia confusa Halácsy [unknown]
  • Maresia nana glabra (Meikle) Christodoulou & Hand [unknown]
  • Malcolmia nana glabra Meikle [unknown]

Description

Maresia nana (also called Dwarf Maresia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry habitats such as sandy soils, rocky hillsides, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Maresia nana is a popular ornamental plant, often grown for its bright pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maresia nana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maresia nana is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be taken from the current season's growth. They should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Maresia nana

Maresia nana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Maresia nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maresia nana?

Maresia nana

What is the common name of Maresia nana?

Dwarf maresia

Where does Maresia nana grow?

Maresia nana grows in moist woods, stream banks, and rocky slopes in the eastern United States.

Species in the Maresia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References