Tarasa martiniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krapov.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. La Lib. 11: 45 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459717
Common Names
- Tarasa martiniana
- Martiniana Tarasa
- Martiniana Tarasa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarasa martiniana (also called Martin's Tarasa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tarasa martiniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tarasa martiniana has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarasa martiniana is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Tarasa martiniana
Tarasa martiniana can be found in Central America, particularly Mexico and Guatemala.
Tarasa martiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarasa martiniana?
Tarasa martiniana
What is the common name of Tarasa martiniana?
Martin's Palm
What is the natural habitat of Tarasa martiniana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Species in the Tarasa genus
Tarasa albertii, Tarasa cerrateae, Tarasa martiniana, Tarasa pediculata, Tarasa alberti, Tarasa thyrsoidea, Tarasa antofagastana, Tarasa congestiflora, Tarasa humilis, Tarasa operculata, Tarasa reichei, Tarasa tarapacana, Tarasa tenella, Tarasa umbellata, Tarasa hornschuchiana, Tarasa capitata, Tarasa rhombifolia, Tarasa corrugata, Tarasa tenuis, Tarasa cerratei, Tarasa urbaniana, Tarasa marinii, Tarasa nototrichoides, Tarasa cardenasii, Tarasa geranioides, Tarasa heterophylla, Tarasa odonellii, Tarasa trisecta, Tarasa latearistata, Tarasa meyeri,
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,
References
Antonio Krapovickas (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krapov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325439-2: Based on the initial data import