Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
modestum
ID:
369418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368750



Common Names

  • Mattiastrum Modestum
  • Modest Mattiastrum
  • Modest Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Mattiastrum straussii Brand [unknown]
  • Paracaryum modestum Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Paracaryum macrotrichum Vatke [unknown]
  • Paracaryum straussii Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum modestum (Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.) Greuter & Stier [unknown]

Description

Mattiastrum modestum (also called Modest Mattiastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Middle East. It has a woody stem and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mattiastrum modestum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mattiastrum modestum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mattiastrum modestum is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in early spring or late summer, while the seeds should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mattiastrum modestum

Mattiastrum modestum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Mattiastrum modestum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum modestum?

Mattiastrum modestum

What type of plant is Mattiastrum modestum?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Mattiastrum modestum?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

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,