Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mattfeldii
ID:
86560

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

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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.

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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 Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-42282: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.