Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
1319471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zinnecker

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1195 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331925

Common Names

  • Mairia petiolata
  • Petiolata Mairia
  • Petiolata's Mairia

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Description

Mairia petiolata (also called Petiolate Mairia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an upright habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Mairia petiolata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mairia petiolata has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mairia petiolata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Mairia petiolata

Mairia petiolata is found in Mexico.

Mairia petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mairia petiolata?

Mairia petiolata

What is the common name of Mairia petiolata?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Mairia petiolata?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Ursula Zinnecker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinnecker' in the authors string.