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
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.
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 Mathewsia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,