Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ekman) Krapov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 7: 38 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266468
Common Names
- Marsh modiolastrum
- Marsh false-cypress
- Marsh podocarpus
Description
Modiolastrum palustre (also called 'Marsh Modiola', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem, native to the Mediterranean region and found in wet meadows and marshes. It has pinnate leaves with several leaflets and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Modiolastrum palustre is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Modiolastrum palustre has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Modiolastrum palustre is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be fertilized in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Modiolastrum palustre
Modiolastrum palustre is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Modiolastrum palustre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Modiolastrum palustre?
Modiolastrum palustre
What type of plant is Modiolastrum palustre?
Herb
Where does Modiolastrum palustre grow?
Mexico
Species in the Modiolastrum genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,