Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 48: 119 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372130
Common Names
- Formosum Mattiastrum
- Mattiastrum Formosum
- Mattiastrum Formosum Vine
Synonyms
- Cynoglossum rechingeri Greuter & Stier [unknown]
Description
Mattiastrum formosum (also called Beautiful Mattiastrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mattiastrum formosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mattiastrum formosum has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mattiastrum formosum 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 formosum
Mattiastrum formosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Mattiastrum formosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum formosum?
Mattiastrum formosum
What is the family of Mattiastrum formosum?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Mattiastrum formosum?
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,