Status:
valid
Authors:
Fern.Alonso
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 25: 195 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258044
Common Names
- Matisia Uberrima
- Uberrima
- Uberrima Matisia
Description
Matisia uberrima (also called abundant matisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and small, needle-like leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Matisia uberrima is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Matisia uberrima has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matisia uberrima is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems, and the cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Matisia uberrima
Matisia uberrima is native to the tropical rainforests of Ecuador.
Matisia uberrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matisia uberrima?
Matisia uberrima
What is the natural habitat of Matisia uberrima?
Tropical wet forests of Central and South America
What are the common uses of Matisia uberrima?
The wood is used for furniture, construction, and fuel
Species in the Matisia genus
Matisia serpicostata,
Matisia spathacea,
Matisia sulcata,
Matisia uribei,
Matisia valdes-bermejoi,
Matisia ochrocalyx,
Matisia lozanoi,
Matisia samariensis,
Matisia racemifera,
Matisia obliquifolia,
Matisia hirsutissima,
Matisia amplifolia,
Matisia bullata,
Matisia cordata,
Matisia cornu-copiae,
Matisia cuatrecasana,
Matisia gentryi,
Matisia glandifera,
Matisia bicolor,
Matisia bolivarii,
Matisia bracteolosa,
Matisia castano,
Matisia cruceto,
Matisia dolichosiphon,
Matisia hirta,
Matisia huallagensis,
Matisia idroboi,
Matisia lecythicarpa,
Matisia longiflora,
Matisia oblongifolia,
Matisia sclerophylla,
Matisia stenopetala,
Matisia lasiocalyx,
Matisia arteagensis,
Matisia exalata,
Matisia intricata,
Matisia malacocalyx,
Matisia palenquiana,
Matisia alata,
Matisia coloradorum,
Matisia dolichopoda,
Matisia leptandra,
Matisia longitubulosa,
Matisia sanblasensis,
Matisia soegengii,
Matisia longipes,
Matisia alchornifolia,
Matisia dowdingii,
Matisia calimana,
Matisia giacomettoi,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,