Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
karataviense
ID:
1216447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pavlov ex Popov) Czerep.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR : 116 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215785



Common Names

  • Mattiastrum karataviense
  • Karataviense Mattiastrum
  • Karataviense Stickseed


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Description

Mattiastrum karataviense (also called Karatavian Mattiastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in dry, open habitats. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mattiastrum karataviense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mattiastrum karataviense is a small, white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with two opposite, oblong, entire leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mattiastrum karataviense is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mattiastrum karataviense

Mattiastrum karataviense is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Mattiastrum genus

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum, Mattiastrum sessiliflorum, Mattiastrum stenolophum, Mattiastrum subscaposum, Mattiastrum montbretii, Mattiastrum leptophyllum, Mattiastrum lithospermifolium, Mattiastrum longipes, Mattiastrum luristanicum, Mattiastrum reuteri, Mattiastrum modestum, Mattiastrum racemosum, Mattiastrum multicaule, Mattiastrum paphlagonicum, Mattiastrum polycarpum, Mattiastrum flaviflorum, Mattiastrum formosum, Mattiastrum dieterlei, Mattiastrum kurdistanicum, Mattiastrum corymbiforme, Mattiastrum amani, Mattiastrum aucheri, Mattiastrum badghysii, Mattiastrum erysimifolium, Mattiastrum cappadocicum, Mattiastrum cristatum, Mattiastrum dielsii, Mattiastrum calycinum, Mattiastrum incanum, Mattiastrum karataviense, Mattiastrum laxiflorum, Mattiastrum asperum, Mattiastrum karakoricum, Mattiastrum artvinense, Mattiastrum shepardii,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4002345: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Vasilievich Pavlov (1893-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavlov' in the authors string.
Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
Sergei Cherepanov (1921-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerep.' in the authors string.