Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 131 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175089
Common Names
- Marina Stilligera
- Sea Lavender
- Sea Thrift
Description
Marina stilligera (also called Stilligera marina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the coastal areas of South Africa and Namibia. It can be found in coastal dunes, sandy soils, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Marina stilligera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marina stilligera has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marina stilligera is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Marina stilligera
Marina stilligera is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in desert scrub, chaparral, and woodlands, typically in dry, rocky soils.
Marina stilligera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marina stilligera?
Marina stilligera
What is the family of Marina stilligera?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Marina stilligera?
Sea Daisy
Species in the Marina genus
Marina neglecta,
Marina nutans,
Marina alamosana,
Marina calycosa,
Marina capensis,
Marina catalinae,
Marina chrysorrhiza,
Marina crenulata,
Marina diffusa,
Marina dispansa,
Marina divaricata,
Marina evanescens,
Marina gemmea,
Marina ghiesbreghtii,
Marina gracillima,
Marina grammadenia,
Marina greenmaniana,
Marina holwayi,
Marina interstes,
Marina maritima,
Marina melilotina,
Marina minor,
Marina minutiflora,
Marina oculata,
Marina orcuttii,
Marina palmeri,
Marina parryi,
Marina peninsularis,
Marina procumbens,
Marina pueblensis,
Marina sarodes,
Marina spiciformis,
Marina scopa,
Marina stilligera,
Marina unifoliata,
Marina vetula,
Marina gracilis,
Marina goldmanii,
Marina unifoliolata,
Marina brevis,
Marina victoriae,
Species in the Fabaceae family