Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
sancta
ID:
448687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 90 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448019



Common Names

  • Sancta Matthaea
  • Sancta Matthaea Tree
  • Sancta Matthaea Wood


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Synonyms

  • Matthaea calophylla Perkins [unknown]
  • Matthaea latifolia Perkins [unknown]
  • Mollinedia sancta Baill. [unknown]

Description

Matthaea sancta (also called Holy 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 sancta 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 sancta 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 sancta 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 sancta

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

Matthaea sancta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matthaea sancta?

Matthaea sancta

What is the common name of Matthaea sancta?

Holy Rush

What type of plant is Matthaea sancta?

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,