Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
shepardii
ID:
1319957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Post & Beauverd) Valdés

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 312 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332411


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Description

Mattiastrum shepardii (also called 'Shepard's Mattiastrum' and 'Shepard's Star-Violet', among many other common names) is a small herb native to the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and disturbed areas. It is also found in tropical dry forests and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mattiastrum shepardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mattiastrum shepardii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mattiastrum shepardii is a herbaceous perennial native to India. It can be propagated through seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and moderate watering.

Where to Find Mattiastrum shepardii

Mattiastrum shepardii is found in Mexico.

Mattiastrum shepardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum shepardii?

Mattiastrum shepardii

What is the common name of Mattiastrum shepardii?

Shepard's Mattiastrum

What is the natural habitat of Mattiastrum shepardii?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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,

References

Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.
George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
Benito Valdés (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés' in the authors string.