Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
mathewsii
ID:
1272080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Ewan

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 65: 191 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271418

Common Names

  • Symbolanthus mathewsii
  • Mathews' Symbolanthus
  • Mathews' Starflower

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Uses & Benefits

Symbolanthus mathewsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Symbolanthus mathewsii sub. cutervoensis J.E.Molina & Struwe
Symbolanthus mathewsii sub. vaccinioides J.E.Molina & Struwe
Symbolanthus mathewsii sub. mathewsii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symbolanthus mathewsii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a globular head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symbolanthus mathewsii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Symbolanthus mathewsii

Symbolanthus mathewsii is native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Symbolanthus mathewsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symbolanthus mathewsii?

Symbolanthus mathewsii

What is the common name of Symbolanthus mathewsii?

Mathewsii

What is the natural habitat of Symbolanthus mathewsii?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Symbolanthus genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Joseph Andorfer Ewan (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1126394-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.