Marathrum cheiriferum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheiriferum
ID:
1100232
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 37: 134, fig. 60. 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099570
Common Names
- Marathrum
- Cheiriferum
- Finger-Leaved Marathrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marathrum cheiriferum (also called Cheiriferum Marathrum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a pyramidal shape and its leaves are leathery, glossy, and dark green. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Marathrum cheiriferum is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Marathrum cheiriferum are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Marathrum cheiriferum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is fairly drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Marathrum cheiriferum
Marathrum cheiriferum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Marathrum genus
Marathrum aeruginosum, Marathrum foeniculaceum, Marathrum capillaceum, Marathrum utile, Marathrum tenue, Marathrum stenocarpum, Marathrum schiedeanum, Marathrum azarensis, Marathrum plumosum, Marathrum cheiriferum, Marathrum striatifolium, Marathrum rubrum, Marathrum cubanum, Marathrum trichophorum, Marathrum pauciflorum,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25700033: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.