Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
montbretii
ID:
369411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 110: 520 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368743



Common Names

  • Montbretii Mattiastrum
  • Montbretii False-dittany
  • Montbretii Dittany


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Synonyms

  • Paracaryum montbretii (Riedl) R.R.Mill [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum montbretii (Riedl) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Mattiastrum montbretii (also called Montbret's mattiastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in dry, open places, such as along roadsides, in fields, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mattiastrum montbretii has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mattiastrum montbretii 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 montbretii

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

Mattiastrum montbretii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum montbretii?

Mattiastrum montbretii

What type of plant is Mattiastrum montbretii?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Mattiastrum montbretii?

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,