Status:
valid
Authors:
Constance & Hitchc.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 41: 56 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373028
Common Names
- Mathiasella bupleuroides
- Bupleuroides Mathiasella
- Mathiasella Bupleuroides
Description
Mathiasella bupleuroides (also called Bupleurum Mathiasella, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Mathiasella bupleuroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mathiasella bupleuroides are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mathiasella bupleuroides is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial that can reach up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. It prefers partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Mathiasella bupleuroides
Mathiasella bupleuroides can be found in Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.
Mathiasella bupleuroides FAQ
What is the common name of Mathiasella bupleuroides?
False bupleurum
What is the scientific name of False bupleurum?
Mathiasella bupleuroides
What is the natural habitat of Mathiasella bupleuroides?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Mathiasella genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,