Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
aquilonaris
ID:
747435

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Gibson & Wege

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 19: 297 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746768

Common Names

  • Marianthus aquilonaris
  • Aquilonaris Marianthus
  • Aquilonaris Marianthus Vine

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Description

Marianthus aquilonaris (also called 'Northern Marianthus', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry to moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Marianthus aquilonaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marianthus aquilonaris has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marianthus aquilonaris is a small shrub native to India. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Marianthus aquilonaris

Marianthus aquilonaris is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Marianthus aquilonaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marianthus aquilonaris?

Marianthus aquilonaris

What is the common name of Marianthus aquilonaris?

Northern Marianthus

Where is Marianthus aquilonaris found?

Mexico

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,

References

Juliet Wege (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wege' in the authors string.
Neil Gibson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Gibson' in the authors string.