Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marinii
ID:
1078538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 140 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077876



Common Names

  • Tarasa marinii
  • Tarasa
  • Marinii Tarasa


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Description

Tarasa marinii (also called Marin's Tarasa, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are ovate and serrated. It is found in dry, rocky soils in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Tarasa marinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarasa marinii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarasa marinii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Tarasa marinii

Tarasa marinii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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