Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 105 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085889
Common Names
- Epaltes
- Mattfeld's Starwort
- Mattfeld's Chickweed
Description
Epaltes mattfeldii (also called Mattfeld's starwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Epaltes mattfeldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epaltes mattfeldii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epaltes mattfeldii is an annual herb that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Epaltes mattfeldii
Epaltes mattfeldii is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is also found in some parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Epaltes mattfeldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epaltes mattfeldii?
Epaltes mattfeldii
What is the common name of Epaltes mattfeldii?
Mattfeld's Chickweed
Where is Epaltes mattfeldii found?
It is found in the Caucasus region of Europe
Species in the Epaltes genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Abrotanella scapigera,
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Acanthospermum humile,
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Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,