Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 16, t. 16 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035106
Common Names
- Matonia pectinata
- Matonia
- Pectinata
Description
Matonia pectinata (also called Pectinate Matonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Matonia pectinata is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Matonia pectinata has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matonia pectinata is a fern native to tropical regions of South America. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a greenhouse or terrarium.
Where to Find Matonia pectinata
Matonia pectinata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.
Species in the Matonia genus
Species in the Matoniaceae family