Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathacea
ID:
369501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 23: 372 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368833



Common Names

  • Matisia spathacea
  • Spathaceous Matisia
  • Spathace Matisia


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Description

Matisia spathacea (also called Spathaceous matisia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in dry, open places, such as along roadsides, in fields, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Matisia spathacea 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 spathacea is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matisia spathacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Matisia spathacea

Matisia spathacea can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Matisia spathacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matisia spathacea?

Matisia spathacea

What is the common name of Matisia spathacea?

No common name

What type of plant is Matisia spathacea?

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,