Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
atrostellata
ID:
510458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rintz

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 522 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509790

Common Names

  • Matelea atrostellata
  • Atrostellata's Matelea
  • Matelea

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Description

Matelea atrostellata (also called Starvine, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, slender stems with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea atrostellata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea atrostellata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea atrostellata is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Matelea atrostellata

Matelea atrostellata is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Matelea atrostellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea atrostellata?

Matelea atrostellata

What is the common name of Matelea atrostellata?

Dark-Stemmed Matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea atrostellata?

Dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States

Species in the Matelea genus

Matelea yanomamica, Matelea stenopetala, Matelea woodsonii, Matelea urophylla, Matelea sucrensis, Matelea tuerckheimii, Matelea virginiae, Matelea vaupesana, Matelea aspera, Matelea annulata, Matelea amazonica, Matelea alainii, Matelea abbreviata, Matelea ampiyacuensis, Matelea altamirana, Matelea bahiensis, Matelea capillacea, Matelea cardozoi, Matelea carmenaemiliae, Matelea carnevaliana, Matelea ceratopetala, Matelea bolivarensis, Matelea balbisii, Matelea constanzana, Matelea lourteigiae, Matelea magnifolia, Matelea manarae, Matelea marcoassisii, Matelea ochracea, Matelea obliqua, Matelea linearipetala, Matelea liesneri, Matelea holstii, Matelea johnstonii, Matelea kirkbridei, Matelea neblinae, Matelea matogrossensis, Matelea micrantha, Matelea serpens, Matelea suareziae, Matelea stergiosii, Matelea squiresii, Matelea planiflora, Matelea porphyrantha, Matelea pinguifolia, Matelea orthoneura, Matelea orthosioides, Matelea pedalis, Matelea rogersii, Matelea romeroi,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,