Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
lamprocarpum
ID:
369044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 14: 154 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368376



Common Names

  • Mattiastrum lamprocarpum
  • Lamprocarp Mattiastrum
  • Lamprocarpum Mattiastrum


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Synonyms

  • Paracaryum lamprocarpum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum lamprocarpum (Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum (also called Shiny-fruited mattiastrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to East Asia. It grows in moist soils, in areas with full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum is a popular garden flower, often grown for its bright blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in clumps. It is best propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Mattiastrum lamprocarpum

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum lamprocarpum?

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum

What is the common name of Mattiastrum lamprocarpum?

Shiny-fruited Mattiastrum

What is the natural habitat of Mattiastrum lamprocarpum?

Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and disturbed 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,