Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
1217900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 140. 1833

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217238

Common Names

  • Mathewsia foliosa
  • Leafy Mathewsia
  • Leafy Mustard

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Description

Mathewsia foliosa (also called Leafy mathewsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white or pink and have a leafy texture. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Mathewsia foliosa is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mathewsia foliosa has yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mathewsia foliosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mathewsia foliosa

Mathewsia foliosa can be found in western North America.

Mathewsia foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mathewsia foliosa?

Mathewsia foliosa

What is the common name of Mathewsia foliosa?

Leafy Mathewsia

What is the natural habitat of Mathewsia foliosa?

Dry, rocky, limestone soils of the Edwards Plateau in Texas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4102353: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.