Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
ksu
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 422 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448018
Common Names
- Vidalii Matthaea
- Vidalii Matthaea Tree
- Vidalii Matthaea Wood
Description
Matthaea vidalii (also called Vidal's mattheea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a rounded crown. It is found in dry open woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Matthaea vidalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Matthaea vidalii has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matthaea vidalii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Matthaea vidalii
Matthaea vidalii can be found in South America.
Matthaea vidalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matthaea vidalii?
Matthaea vidalii
What is the common name of Matthaea vidalii?
Vidal's Rush
What type of plant is Matthaea vidalii?
A perennial aquatic plant
Species in the Matthaea genus
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,