Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matisiana
ID:
119478

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & Vélez-Nauer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 18(69): 150, fig. 1 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118807

Common Names

  • Trixis matisiana
  • Mati's Trixis
  • Mati's Chaff Flower

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Description

Trixis matisiana (also called Matis' Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin and a pointed apex. It grows in open grasslands and in rocky areas in the Cerrado and Caatinga regions.

Uses & Benefits

Trixis matisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trixis matisiana are white and daisy-like. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trixis matisiana is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Trixis matisiana

Trixis matisiana is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrub.

Trixis matisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trixis matisiana?

Trixis matisiana

What is the common name of Trixis matisiana?

Matisian Trixis

Where is Trixis matisiana found?

It is found in Mexico.

Species in the Trixis genus

Trixis hassleri, Trixis pallida, Trixis megalophylla, Trixis calcicola, Trixis inula, Trixis silvatica, Trixis pringlei, Trixis mexicana, Trixis cacalioides, Trixis parviflora, Trixis lessingii, Trixis anomala, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis grandibracteata, Trixis pterocaulis, Trixis chiapensis, Trixis californica, Trixis ophiorhiza, Trixis villosa, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis glutinosa, Trixis proustioides, Trixis michuacana, Trixis aggregata, Trixis calycina, Trixis glaziovii, Trixis sagasteguii, Trixis haenkei, Trixis thyrsoidea, Trixis nobilis, Trixis nelsonii, Trixis praestans, Trixis alata, Trixis grisebachii, Trixis longifolia, Trixis matisiana, Trixis hintoniorum, Trixis pruskii, Trixis peruviana, Trixis angustifolia, Trixis churinensis, Trixis divaricata, Trixis spicata, Trixis vauthieri, Trixis hyposericea, Trixis forzzae, Trixis jaliscana,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-80117: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
Cristina Vélez-Nauer (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vélez-Nauer' in the authors string.