Nematanthus mattosianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mattosianus
ID:
1044379
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Handro) H.E.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Baileya 18: 143 (1971 publ. 1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043717
Common Names
- Nematanthus mattosianus
- Goldfish Plant
- Lipstick Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nematanthus mattosianus (also called Goldfish Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Brazil and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nematanthus mattosianus is used as a fuelwood and for timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nematanthus mattosianus has yellow and white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nematanthus mattosianus is a tropical plant that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and regular watering. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in moist soil or a rooting medium. Keep the soil or medium moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Nematanthus mattosianus
Nematanthus mattosianus is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
Species in the Nematanthus genus
Nematanthus teixeiranus, Nematanthus bradei, Nematanthus punctatus, Nematanthus albus, Nematanthus kautskyi, Nematanthus pycnophyllus, Nematanthus wiehleri, Nematanthus sericeus, Nematanthus kuhlmannii, Nematanthus mattosianus, Nematanthus wettsteinii, Nematanthus gregarius, Nematanthus lanceolatus, Nematanthus crassifolius, Nematanthus corticola, Nematanthus strigillosus, Nematanthus villosus, Nematanthus hirtellus, Nematanthus fissus, Nematanthus australis, Nematanthus brasiliensis, Nematanthus fluminensis, Nematanthus fornix, Nematanthus fritschii, Nematanthus jolyanus, Nematanthus maculatus, Nematanthus mirabilis, Nematanthus monanthos, Nematanthus serpens, Nematanthus striatus, Nematanthus tessmannii, Nematanthus exsertus,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100378169: Based on the initial data import
Oswaldo Handro (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Handro' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.