Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 504 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452655
Common Names
- Marathrum schiedeanum
- Schiedeanum Marathrum
- Schiedeanum Marathrum Plant
Synonyms
- Lacis schiedeana Cham. [unknown]
- Lacis foeniculacea Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
- Marathrum flexuosum Liebm. [unknown]
- Marathrum haenkeanum Engl. [unknown]
Description
Marathrum schiedeanum (also called Schiede's Marathrum, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous annual native to the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center, and thin, linear leaves with a lanceolate shape.
Uses & Benefits
Marathrum schiedeanum has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marathrum schiedeanum has small, white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marathrum schiedeanum is a small shrub or tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings, but this is not as reliable. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Marathrum schiedeanum
Marathrum schiedeanum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, France, and Greece.
Marathrum schiedeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marathrum schiedeanum?
Marathrum schiedeanum
What is the common name of Marathrum schiedeanum?
Schiedean Marathrum
What is the natural habitat of Marathrum schiedeanum?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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,