Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 11: 95 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452649
Common Names
- Marathrum utile
- Utile Marathrum
- Marathrum Marathrum
Description
Marathrum utile (also called Useful 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 utile 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
The flower of Marathrum utile is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marathrum utile can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Marathrum utile
Marathrum utile is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Marathrum utile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marathrum utile?
Marathrum utile
What is the common name of Marathrum utile?
Useful Marathrum
What is the natural habitat of Marathrum utile?
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,