Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
subscaposum
ID:
369410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 48: 120 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368742



Common Names

  • Subscaposum Mattiastrum
  • Subscaposum False-dittany
  • Subscaposum Dittany


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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossum subscaposum (Rech.f. & Riedl) Greuter & Stier [unknown]

Description

Mattiastrum subscaposum (also called Subscapose 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 subscaposum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mattiastrum subscaposum 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 subscaposum 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 subscaposum

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

Mattiastrum subscaposum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum subscaposum?

Mattiastrum subscaposum

What type of plant is Mattiastrum subscaposum?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Mattiastrum subscaposum?

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,

References

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118540-1: Based on the initial data import