Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
matudae
ID:
692204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 2: 87 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691537

Common Names

  • Forchhammeria matudae
  • Matuda's Forchhammeria
  • Forchhammeria

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Description

Forchhammeria matudae (also called Matuda's Forchhammeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has an upright, bushy habit and is usually 2-3 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, oval-shaped and are arranged in whorls. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in forests and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Forchhammeria matudae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forchhammeria matudae has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forchhammeria matudae is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Forchhammeria matudae

Forchhammeria matudae is native to Mexico and Central America.

Forchhammeria matudae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forchhammeria matudae?

Forchhammeria matudae

What is the common name of Forchhammeria matudae?

Matuda's Forchhammeria

What is the natural habitat of Forchhammeria matudae?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

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