Viviania marifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marifolia
ID:
1065088
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. 7: 212 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064426
Common Names
- Viviania marifolia
- Marigold Viviania
- Marigold-Leaved Viviania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viviania marifolia (also called Marigold-Leaved Viviania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has an upright growth habit and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Viviania marifolia is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in potpourri. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viviania marifolia is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few small leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Viviania marifolia: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Viviania marifolia
Viviania marifolia can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Species in the Viviania genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13900759: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.