Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
448669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quisumb. & Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 37: 145 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448001

Common Names

  • Heterophyllous Matthaea
  • Matthaea heterophylla
  • Heterophyllous Matthaea

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Description

Matthaea heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Matthaea, among many other common names) is a small, tufted grass with narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Matthaea heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla

Matthaea heterophylla can be found in South America.

Matthaea heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matthaea heterophylla?

Matthaea heterophylla

What is the common name of Matthaea heterophylla?

Fernleaf Matathea

What is the natural habitat of Matthaea heterophylla?

Matthaea heterophylla is native to Australia and New Zealand and can be found in coastal and sub-alpine regions.

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,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582019-1: Based on the initial data import