Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 85: 148 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217237
Common Names
- Mathewsia collina
- Hill Mathewsia
- Hill Mustard
Description
Mathewsia collina (also called Hill mathewsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white or pink and have a hill texture. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Mathewsia collina is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mathewsia collina has yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mathewsia collina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Mathewsia collina
Mathewsia collina can be found in western North America.
Mathewsia collina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mathewsia collina?
Mathewsia collina
What is the common name of Mathewsia collina?
Hill Mathewsia
What is the natural habitat of Mathewsia collina?
Dry, rocky, limestone soils of the Edwards Plateau in Texas
Species in the Mathewsia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,