Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
369027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 8 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368359

Common Names

  • Mathewsia incana
  • Mathewsia linearifolia
  • Mathewsia tricuspidata

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Synonyms

  • Mathewsia angustifolia Phil. [unknown]

Description

Mathewsia incana (also called Hoary Mathewsia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to temperate regions of Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and can reach up to 1.2 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Mathewsia incana is a popular garden flower, often grown for its bright blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mathewsia incana has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mathewsia incana is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed sown directly in the garden. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mathewsia incana

Mathewsia incana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Mathewsia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mathewsia incana?

Mathewsia incana

What is the common name of Mathewsia incana?

Hoary Mathewsia

What is the natural habitat of Mathewsia incana?

Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and disturbed areas

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References