Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
azurea
ID:
1542229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden) Colletta & V.C.Souza

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Taxon 69: 1356 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023586



Common Names

  • Matourea Azurea
  • Azure Matourea
  • Blue Matourea


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Description

Matourea azurea (also called Matourea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Matourea azurea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Matourea azurea is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matourea azurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Matourea azurea

Matourea azurea is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Matourea azurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matourea azurea?

Matourea azurea

What is the natural habitat of Matourea azurea?

Matourea azurea is native to tropical rainforests in South America

What is the growth habit of Matourea azurea?

Matourea azurea is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77214993-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].