Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruíz Rejón, Pascual, C.Ruíz Rejón, Valdés & J.L.Oliv.) Aymerich & L.Sáez
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Butl. Inst. Catalana Hist. Nat., Secc. Bot. 82: 109. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424158
Common Names
- Leopoldia matritensis
- Matritensis Leopoldia
- Matritensis' Leopoldia
Description
Leopoldia matritensis (also called Madrid leopoldia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Spain. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small, white flowers. It can be found in meadows, grasslands and forest margins, typically at high altitudes.
Uses & Benefits
Leopoldia matritensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leopoldia matritensis has small, yellow flowers with purple anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leopoldia matritensis is a bulbous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Leopoldia matritensis
Leopoldia matritensis can be found in the wild in Spain.
Leopoldia matritensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leopoldia matritensis?
Leopoldia matritensis
What is the family of Leopoldia matritensis?
Liliaceae
What is the common name of Leopoldia matritensis?
Madrid Leopoldia
Species in the Leopoldia genus
Leopoldia eburnea,
Leopoldia cycladica,
Leopoldia comosa,
Leopoldia caucasica,
Leopoldia bicolor,
Leopoldia weissii,
Leopoldia tenuiflora,
Leopoldia spreitzenhoferi,
Leopoldia gussonei,
Leopoldia maritima,
Leopoldia longipes,
Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis,
Leopoldia tijtijensis,
Leopoldia tabriziana,
Leopoldia matritensis,
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
L. Pascual: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pascual' in the authors string.
Carmelo Ruíz Rejón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ruíz Rejón' in the authors string.
J.L. Oliver: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Oliv.' in the authors string.