Brodiaea matsonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matsonii
ID:
923733
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Preston
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Madroño 57: 261 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923068
Common Names
- Brodiaea matsonii
- Matsonii Brodiaea
- Matson's Brodiaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brodiaea matsonii (also called Matson's Brodiaea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brodiaea matsonii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brodiaea matsonii has small, purple flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers have five petals and five stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brodiaea matsonii is a species of bulb native to California. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Brodiaea matsonii
Brodiaea matsonii can be found in California.
Species in the Brodiaea genus
Brodiaea appendiculata, Brodiaea californica, Brodiaea coronaria, Brodiaea elegans, Brodiaea filifolia, Brodiaea insignis, Brodiaea jolonensis, Brodiaea kinkiensis, Brodiaea minor, Brodiaea nana, Brodiaea orcuttii, Brodiaea pallida, Brodiaea stellaris, Brodiaea terrestris, Brodiaea sierrae, Brodiaea santarosae, Brodiaea matsonii,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468750: Based on the initial data import
Robert E. Preston (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Preston' in the authors string.