Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
379033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 81: 193 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378365

Common Names

  • Mathewsia auriculata
  • Ear-Leaved Mathewsia
  • Ear-Leaved Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Mathewsia auriculata subauriculata Gilg & Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Mathewsia auriculata (also called Mathewsia macrophylla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mathewsia auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mathewsia auriculata is yellow with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mathewsia auriculata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mathewsia auriculata

Mathewsia auriculata can be found in dry, rocky habitats in Mexico.

Mathewsia auriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mathewsia auriculata?

Mathewsia auriculata

What is the common name of Mathewsia auriculata?

Auriculata's Mathewsia

What type of plant is Mathewsia auriculata?

It is a shrub

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References