Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolus ex Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 172 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066714
Common Names
- Marasmodes dummeri
- Dummer's Marasmodes
- Dummer's Daisy
Description
Marasmodes dummeri (also called Dummer's Marasmodes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a branching stem with white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Marasmodes dummeri is used as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marasmodes dummeri has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and a white or yellow seed head. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few leaves. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marasmodes dummeri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Marasmodes dummeri
Marasmodes dummeri is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Marasmodes dummeri FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Marasmodes dummeri?
Marasmodes dummeri prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.
What is the best way to propagate Marasmodes dummeri?
Marasmodes dummeri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and divisions can be done in spring or early summer.
How often should Marasmodes dummeri be watered?
Marasmodes dummeri should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be overwatered. During the winter, it should only be watered if the soil is dry.
Species in the Marasmodes genus
Marasmodes dummeri,
Marasmodes oligocephala,
Marasmodes polycephala,
Marasmodes undulata,
Marasmodes polycephalus,
Marasmodes trifida,
Marasmodes beyersiana,
Marasmodes spinosa,
Marasmodes reflexa,
Marasmodes fasciculata,
Marasmodes oubinae,
Marasmodes macrocephala,
Marasmodes defoliata,
Marasmodes schlechteri,
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,