Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
448689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. ex Perkins

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 422 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448021



Common Names

  • Pubescens Matthaea
  • Pubescens Matthaea Tree
  • Pubescens Matthaea Wood


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Description

Matthaea pubescens (also called Pubescent mattheea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a rounded crown. It is found in dry open woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Matthaea pubescens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matthaea pubescens has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matthaea pubescens is a perennial grass that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Matthaea pubescens

Matthaea pubescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Matthaea pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matthaea pubescens?

Matthaea pubescens

What is the common name of Matthaea pubescens?

Downy Rush

What type of plant is Matthaea pubescens?

A perennial aquatic plant

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

References

Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582024-1: Based on the initial data import