Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
schiedeanum
ID:
453323

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

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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.

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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 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