Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
barrosiana
ID:
1241317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fontella

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bradea 5: 478 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240655

Common Names

  • Matelea barrosiana
  • Barrosiana Matelea
  • Barrosiana Milkvine

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Uses & Benefits

Matelea barrosiana is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea barrosiana has small, greenish-white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea barrosiana is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Matelea barrosiana

Matelea barrosiana can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

Matelea barrosiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea barrosiana?

Matelea barrosiana

What type of plant is Matelea barrosiana?

Vine

What is the natural habitat of Matelea barrosiana?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50108291: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.