Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
nanus
ID:
471171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Martens & Galeotti) D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 333 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470503

Common Names

  • Matudanthus
  • Nanus Matudanthus
  • Matudanthus Nanus

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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia geminiflora Matuda [unknown]
  • Tradescantia nana M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Tradescantia riomolinensis Matuda [unknown]

Description

Matudanthus nanus (also called Dwarf Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Matudanthus nanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matudanthus nanus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matudanthus nanus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -25°C. It should be planted in a sheltered area to protect it from strong winds.

Where to Find Matudanthus nanus

Matudanthus nanus is native to Mexico and Central America.

Matudanthus nanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matudanthus nanus?

Matudanthus nanus

What type of plant is Matudanthus nanus?

Herb

Where does Matudanthus nanus grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Matudanthus genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-254199: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.