Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
reuteri
ID:
369417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 14: 155 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368749



Common Names

  • Mattiastrum Reuteri
  • Reuter's Mattiastrum
  • Reuter's Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Paracaryum reuteri Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum reuteri (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Mattiastrum reuteri (also called Reuter's 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 reuteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mattiastrum reuteri 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 reuteri is a perennial plant that is native to tropical America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Mattiastrum reuteri

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

Mattiastrum reuteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum reuteri?

Mattiastrum reuteri

What type of plant is Mattiastrum reuteri?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Mattiastrum reuteri?

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,