Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
densifolia
ID:
1218929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rollins

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 15: 110 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218267



Common Names

  • Mathewsia densifolia
  • Densifolia Mathewsia
  • Densifolia's Mathewsia


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Description

Mathewsia densifolia (also called dense-leaved mathewsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mathewsia densifolia is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, as a source of oil for cooking and cosmetics, and as a salad green.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mathewsia densifolia var. stylosa Rollins

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mathewsia densifolia has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mathewsia densifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Deadhead to encourage new growth and divide the clumps every few years.

Where to Find Mathewsia densifolia

Mathewsia densifolia can be found in the mountains of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

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,

References