Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
452094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 642 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451426



Common Names

  • Matourea pratensis
  • Meadow Matourea
  • Meadow Matourea


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Description

Matourea pratensis (also called Meadow Matourea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to Japan, and grows in grassy meadows, alpine meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Matourea pratensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with small, yellow flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, star-shaped. Seed: small, dark-brown, kidney-shaped. Seedlings: oval-shaped, with short, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matourea pratensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Matourea pratensis

Matourea pratensis is found in Europe and western Asia.

Matourea pratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matourea pratensis?

Matourea pratensis

What is the common name of Matourea pratensis?

Meadow Matourea

What is the family of Matourea pratensis?

Asteraceae

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

Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805501-1: 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].