Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Drumm. ex Harv.) F.Muell.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 218 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257172
Common Names
- Marianthus ringens
- Marianthus
- Ringens
Description
Marianthus ringens (also called 'Ringed Marianthus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are up to 5 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Marianthus ringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marianthus ringens is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marianthus ringens is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Marianthus ringens
Marianthus ringens is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Marianthus ringens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marianthus ringens?
Marianthus ringens
What is the common name of Marianthus ringens?
Ringed Marianthus
What is the natural habitat of Marianthus ringens?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Marianthus genus
Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,
Marianthus bignoniaceus,
Marianthus angustifolius,
Marianthus erubescens,
Marianthus parviflorus,
Marianthus gracilis,
Marianthus sylvaticus,
Marianthus dryandra,
Marianthus coeruleopunctatus,
Marianthus aquilonaris,
Marianthus ringens,
Marianthus bicolor,
Marianthus drummondianus,
Marianthus granulatus,
Marianthus microphyllus,
Marianthus mollis,
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,