Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
trinervia
ID:
374252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 3: 210 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373584



Common Names

  • Matudaea Trinervia
  • Matudaea
  • Trinervia Matudaea


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Description

Matudaea trinervia (also called Three-veined Matudaea, among many other common names) is a shrub with white, tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Matudaea trinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop in agricultural fields.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Matudaea trinervia var. hirsuta (Lundell) L.M.González & N.Jiménez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matudaea trinervia has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matudaea trinervia is a tropical shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-lit location with a temperature of 22-28°C and a pH of 6.0-7.5. It should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Matudaea trinervia

Matudaea trinervia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Matudaea trinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matudaea trinervia?

Matudaea trinervia

What is the common name of Matudaea trinervia?

Three-veined Matudaea

What is the natural habitat of Matudaea trinervia?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Matudaea genus

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

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