Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Y.Wu) Bendiksby
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 481 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921946
Common Names
- Matsumurella szechuanensis
- Szechuan Matsumurella
- Szechuan Matsumurella-grass
Description
Matsumurella szechuanensis (also called Szechuan matsumurella, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to China and grows in moist, shady areas. It has long, slender leaves that are light green in color and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Matsumurella szechuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Matsumurella szechuanensis has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matsumurella szechuanensis is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer and sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.
Where to Find Matsumurella szechuanensis
Matsumurella szechuanensis can be found in China.
Species in the Matsumurella genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Mika Bendiksby: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bendiksby' in the authors string.