Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
bolivarensis
ID:
372348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Ci. Nat. La Salle 37: 122 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371680

Common Names

  • Bolivar Matelea
  • Bolivar's Matelea
  • Matelea bolivarensis

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Description

Matelea bolivarensis (also called Bolivar's Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to South America, typically found in wet, tropical forests. It has long, thin, green stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea bolivarensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea bolivarensis has white flowers with a yellow center and five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea bolivarensis is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Matelea bolivarensis

Matelea bolivarensis can be found in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Matelea bolivarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea bolivarensis?

Matelea bolivarensis

What is the common name of Matelea bolivarensis?

Bolivar's Milkvine

What is the natural habitat of Matelea bolivarensis?

It is found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

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,

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