Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
paphlagonicum
ID:
369422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 30: 69 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368754

Common Names

  • Mattiastrum Paphlagonicum
  • Paphlagonian Mattiastrum
  • Paphlagonian Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Paracaryum paphlagonicum (Bornm.) R.R.Mill [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum paphlagonicum (Bornm.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Mattiastrum paphlagonicum (also called Paphlagonian Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white star-shaped flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mattiastrum paphlagonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mattiastrum paphlagonicum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mattiastrum paphlagonicum is a perennial plant that is native to Turkey. It is grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Mattiastrum paphlagonicum

Mattiastrum paphlagonicum is native to Turkey.

Mattiastrum paphlagonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattiastrum paphlagonicum?

Mattiastrum paphlagonicum

What type of plant is Mattiastrum paphlagonicum?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Mattiastrum paphlagonicum?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Mattiastrum genus

Mattiastrum lamprocarpum, Mattiastrum sessiliflorum, Mattiastrum stenolophum, Mattiastrum subscaposum, Mattiastrum montbretii, Mattiastrum leptophyllum, Mattiastrum lithospermifolium, Mattiastrum longipes, Mattiastrum luristanicum, Mattiastrum reuteri, Mattiastrum modestum, Mattiastrum racemosum, Mattiastrum multicaule, Mattiastrum paphlagonicum, Mattiastrum polycarpum, Mattiastrum flaviflorum, Mattiastrum formosum, Mattiastrum dieterlei, Mattiastrum kurdistanicum, Mattiastrum corymbiforme, Mattiastrum amani, Mattiastrum aucheri, Mattiastrum badghysii, Mattiastrum erysimifolium, Mattiastrum cappadocicum, Mattiastrum cristatum, Mattiastrum dielsii, Mattiastrum calycinum, Mattiastrum incanum, Mattiastrum karataviense, Mattiastrum laxiflorum, Mattiastrum asperum, Mattiastrum karakoricum, Mattiastrum artvinense, Mattiastrum shepardii,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,