Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Species:
matudae
ID:
1074447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 80: 138 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073785



Common Names

  • Matuda's Schismocarpus
  • Schismocarpus matudae
  • Matudae Schismocarpus


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Description

Schismocarpus matudae (also called Matuda's Schismocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loasaceae family. It is native to Mexico, where it grows in desert and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schismocarpus matudae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schismocarpus matudae has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismocarpus matudae is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and grows best in full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Schismocarpus matudae

Schismocarpus matudae can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Species in the Schismocarpus genus

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

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