Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
cristatum
ID:
372817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 14: 154 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372149

Common Names

  • Cristatum Mattiastrum
  • Mattiastrum Cristatum
  • Mattiastrum Cristatum Vine

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Synonyms

  • Lappula cristata B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Mattia cristata G.Don [unknown]
  • Omphalodes cristata Schrank [unknown]
  • Paracaryum cristatum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Rindera cristata Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossospermum cristatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum cristatum Schreb. [unknown]
  • Echinospermum cristatum Bunge [unknown]

Description

Mattiastrum cristatum (also called Crested Mattiastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mattiastrum cristatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mattiastrum cristatum sub. carduchorum (R.R.Mill) Valdés

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mattiastrum cristatum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mattiastrum cristatum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Mattiastrum cristatum

Mattiastrum cristatum can be found in Turkey and Syria.

Mattiastrum cristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum cristatum?

Mattiastrum cristatum

What is the family of Mattiastrum cristatum?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Mattiastrum cristatum?

Turkey

Species in the Mattiastrum genus

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum, Mattiastrum sessiliflorum, Mattiastrum stenolophum, Mattiastrum subscaposum, Mattiastrum montbretii, Mattiastrum leptophyllum, Mattiastrum lithospermifolium, Mattiastrum longipes, Mattiastrum luristanicum, Mattiastrum reuteri, Mattiastrum modestum, Mattiastrum racemosum, Mattiastrum multicaule, Mattiastrum paphlagonicum, Mattiastrum polycarpum, Mattiastrum flaviflorum, Mattiastrum formosum, Mattiastrum dieterlei, Mattiastrum kurdistanicum, Mattiastrum corymbiforme, Mattiastrum amani, Mattiastrum aucheri, Mattiastrum badghysii, Mattiastrum erysimifolium, Mattiastrum cappadocicum, Mattiastrum cristatum, Mattiastrum dielsii, Mattiastrum calycinum, Mattiastrum incanum, Mattiastrum karataviense, Mattiastrum laxiflorum, Mattiastrum asperum, Mattiastrum karakoricum, Mattiastrum artvinense, Mattiastrum shepardii,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,