Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
chartacea
ID:
448683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 14 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448015

Common Names

  • Chartacea Matthaea
  • Chartacea Matthaea Tree
  • Chartacea Matthaea Wood

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Synonyms

  • Matthaea williamsii Perkins [unknown]
  • Matthaea pinchotiana Perkins [unknown]

Description

Matthaea chartacea (also called Chartaceous mattheea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a rounded crown. It is found in dry open woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Matthaea chartacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matthaea chartacea has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matthaea chartacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Matthaea chartacea

Matthaea chartacea can be found in South America.

Matthaea chartacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matthaea chartacea?

Matthaea chartacea

What is the common name of Matthaea chartacea?

Chartreuse Rush

What type of plant is Matthaea chartacea?

A perennial aquatic plant

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,