Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 4: 479 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368844
Common Names
- Matisia samariensis
- Samari Matisia
- Samariensis Matisia
Synonyms
- Quararibea samariensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Matisia samariensis (also called Samarian Matisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Matisia samariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Matisia samariensis is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matisia samariensis is a perennial plant that is native to Colombia. It is grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Matisia samariensis
Matisia samariensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Matisia samariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matisia samariensis?
Matisia samariensis
What is the common name of Matisia samariensis?
No common name
What type of plant is Matisia samariensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Matisia genus
Matisia serpicostata,
Matisia spathacea,
Matisia sulcata,
Matisia uribei,
Matisia valdes-bermejoi,
Matisia ochrocalyx,
Matisia lozanoi,
Matisia samariensis,
Matisia racemifera,
Matisia obliquifolia,
Matisia hirsutissima,
Matisia amplifolia,
Matisia bullata,
Matisia cordata,
Matisia cornu-copiae,
Matisia cuatrecasana,
Matisia gentryi,
Matisia glandifera,
Matisia bicolor,
Matisia bolivarii,
Matisia bracteolosa,
Matisia castano,
Matisia cruceto,
Matisia dolichosiphon,
Matisia hirta,
Matisia huallagensis,
Matisia idroboi,
Matisia lecythicarpa,
Matisia longiflora,
Matisia oblongifolia,
Matisia sclerophylla,
Matisia stenopetala,
Matisia lasiocalyx,
Matisia arteagensis,
Matisia exalata,
Matisia intricata,
Matisia malacocalyx,
Matisia palenquiana,
Matisia alata,
Matisia coloradorum,
Matisia dolichopoda,
Matisia leptandra,
Matisia longitubulosa,
Matisia sanblasensis,
Matisia soegengii,
Matisia longipes,
Matisia alchornifolia,
Matisia dowdingii,
Matisia calimana,
Matisia giacomettoi,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,